Career Connect calls for critical reforms to services for young people with SEMH needs

21 January 2026

Career Connect calls for critical reforms to services for vulnerable young people as government inquiry into rising youth inactivity underway

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Comment: National Careers Week and our duty to design the right system for young people’s success
06 March 2026
Sheila Clark reflects on National Careers Week and times of change in education and youth employment policy – and reaffirms our commitment to advocating for young people.
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National Careers Week 2026: ever thought about a career in careers?
06 March 2026
This National Careers Week we’ve been busy sparking career conversations. But have you ever thought about a career in careers? School Careers Adviser Megan tells us more!
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Soundtracks for your career journey
05 March 2026
At Career Connect, we’ve spoken to our Youth Ambassadors and some of our advisers to curate four playlists – to support you on your career journey.
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Olivia Moss, posing with her Apprentice of the Year Award.
Congratulations to Apprentice of the Year Olivia!
23 February 2026
Olivia Moss from our young people’s team has won Apprentice of the Year Award (Business and Professional Services category) at the Salford City College Group Apprenticeship Awards.
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Career Connect Apprentices Olivia and Muzammil. They are standing each side of a Career Connect banner and smiling.
Salford apprentices Olivia and Muzammil named finalists for Apprentice of the Year award
10 February 2026
Congratulations to Muzammil Adam and Olivia Moss from our Salford young people's team – who have been shortlisted at the Salford City College Group Annual Apprenticeship Awards 2026.
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Positive Planet Certified Gold Award
We are Gold! Career Connect Achieves Positive Planet Gold Accreditation for Environmental Sustainability
29 January 2026
Career Connect achieves Positive Planet's prestigious Gold Accreditation for environmental sustainability.
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Career Connect calls for critical reforms to services for young people with SEMH needs
21 January 2026
Career Connect calls for critical reforms to services for vulnerable young people as government inquiry into rising youth inactivity underway
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Youth Ambassador Astrid responds to National Youth Strategy
19 January 2026
Career Connect Youth Ambassador Astrid gives her views on the Government’s new Youth Strategy, and what it could mean for young people.
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Career Connect reaches more than 100,000 people in 2024/25
16 December 2025
Our latest impact report – out now – reveals our highest ever reach, and shares stories of people whose lives have changed after working with us.
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A group of female students visiting a stand at the What Next Skills Show.
What Next Skills Show inspires more than 1000 students
01 December 2025
More than 1000 students from 14 Wirral-based schools took over The Hive Youth Zone, Wirral on Tuesday 11th November to meet around 60 employers and training providers.
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Blog: Shaping futures through place, voice and belief
26 November 2025
:Liverpool-based Careers Adviser Amnah shares her reflections on the discussion, and what factors she has seen make a real difference to young people she has worked with.
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Career Connect nominated in three categories at national ERSA awards
25 November 2025
Career Connect's work with young people in Sefton and participants in the justice sector has been recognised by the Employment Related Services Association
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