Help Shape Surrey’s Future Workforce
Surrey businesses are being encouraged to get involved with local schools and colleges and help young people better understand the world of work.
Surrey Careers Hub, part of Surrey County Council’s Economy and Growth Team, supports 96 secondary schools and colleges across the county to deliver high-quality careers programmes.
By connecting employers with education, the Careers Hub helps young people explore different industries, understand career opportunities and develop a clearer picture of the skills employers are looking for.
Why Should Businesses Get Involved?
Engaging with schools and colleges can provide practical benefits for businesses as well as young people.
Opportunities can help employers to:
- Raise the profile of their organisation and sector
- Promote early-career opportunities
- Build stronger future talent pipelines
- Help young people understand the skills businesses need
- Support employability and career development across Surrey
- Strengthen links between education and local employers
Join the Business Volunteer Network
Surrey Careers Hub is expanding its Business Volunteer network and is looking for organisations and professionals who would like to support young people while creating meaningful connections with the future workforce.
Businesses can contribute in different ways depending on their time, experience and the opportunities available.
This could include sharing industry insight, helping young people understand different career pathways or supporting activities that connect education with the workplace.
Build Awareness of Your Sector
For businesses facing future skills or recruitment challenges, early engagement can also help young people discover sectors and occupations they may not previously have considered.
By helping students understand what different jobs involve and the skills required, employers can contribute to a stronger local skills pipeline while increasing awareness of their organisation and industry.
Get Involved
Businesses and professionals interested in supporting Surrey’s future workforce can register their interest through Surrey Careers Hub.
A member of the Careers Hub team will then get in touch to discuss suitable opportunities and the support available.
Find Out More About Supporting Surrey’s Future Workforce
For further questions, contact Surrey Careers Hub at: careers.hub@surreycc.gov.uk