At the heart of our work is our commitment to listening to the people we support — and acting on what they tell us. Over the past year, we’ve further embedded a structured, three-tiered model of participation across both youth and adult services.
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Building careers qualifications
Elaine studied for the Level 6 (CEC) Careers Leaders award with Career Connect, then went on to take the extra modules to achieve the full Level 6 Diploma in Careers Information and Advice.
“What I’ve learned is you have to build up your confidence”
With support from Manchester Career Coach Wiktoria, Michael (age 17) focused on tackling social anxiety and building confidence. He now has ambitions to see the world.
Challenging stereotypes and opening doors
Our schools and colleges team showcased the breadth of careers available to Year 9 girls choosing GCSE options at Liverpool-based Bellerive FCJ Catholic College during our Challenging Stereotypes event.
Discover Your Future
Discover Your Future is a collaboration between Career Connect and the Lowry Theatre Salford to reach young people who were not accessing education or training and needed support.
Peer mentors shine at HMP Wymott
As part of our commitment to developing peer-led support, the mentors at HMP Wymott are undertaking the Level 2 qualification in Information, Advice or Guidance.
Our Social Value
In 2024/25 we were proud to have generated an additional social value of £8.8 million and made it onto not one but three lists in the Best Companies rankings.
Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub
Our Training and Development team supported Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub, delivering CEC Careers Leaders Training to two Multi-Academy Trusts.
Sefton Caring Business Charter
Career Connect played a leading role in a new multi-agency partnership supporting care-experienced young people into education, employment, or training (EET).
Engaging families with careers
North Ridge High School is an 11-19 special school in North Manchester, with 200 students across two sites. Career Connect adviser Steve Leach has been working with the school since 2019.
The Summit Wing: tailored and transformative
The Summit Wing at HMP Lancaster Farms was launched in October 2024, commissioned by HMPPS CFO Evolution and delivered by Career Connect.
Participant Voice: from feedback to action
At the heart of our work is our commitment to listening to the people we support — and acting on what they tell us. Over the past year, we’ve further embedded a structured, three-tiered model of participation across both youth and adult services.
Women in Business unite to inspire the young women at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool-based Bellerive FCJ Catholic College was the venue for Career Connect’s latest ‘Challenging Stereotypes’ event, as our Education and Business Team showcased the breadth of careers available to 160 Year 9 girls currently choosing their GCSE options.