New Solent Careers Hub to help schools & colleges with careers advice and employer engagement

Business leaders and educators from across the Solent gathered at Southampton College last week for the launch of the Solent Careers Hub.

The hub will work to join the dots between employers and the 42 secondary schools and five colleges within the region, identifying gaps in local provision and providing support on careers education.

It’s a joint project between Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council and is supported by funding from The Careers Enterprise Company.

Kev Sadler, who’s heading up the initiative, said: “The hub is a great opportunity to bring educators and employers together to give young people extraordinary opportunities.

“We’re committed to working with our partners to develop and deliver world-leading careers education.”

Emma Carney, area manager South for The Careers and Enterprise Company, added: “We’re pleased to be working with the Solent Careers Hub to ensure that every young person is supported in their next steps, whether that’s further education, training or employment.”

Also involved in the project is globalbridge, a platform which allows young people to create their own ‘digital learner profiles’.

Founder and CEO Ben Mason said: “Research through the Mckinsey Global Institute indicates that the skills driving productivity and growth are evolving beyond traditional academic credentials.

“globalbridge is excited to be working with Southampton City Council and schools across the region, providing the ability for students to evidence these wider skills and achievements through their own digital record of achievement.”