Careers Worcestershire Week: Empowering Young People for Success

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Careers Worcestershire, a free support service from Worcestershire County Council's Skills and Employability team, is launching its inaugural Careers Worcestershire Week, a seven-day event aimed at guiding 16 to 24-year-olds towards their next steps in work, training, or education. From August 25 to 31, 2025, the initiative will focus on the help available through Careers Worcestershire's 16-24 Hubs, with a specific emphasis on those receiving their GCSE or A-Level results. The event will offer tailored advice, career talks, and the chance to meet local employers, highlighting the diverse opportunities available to young people in Worcestershire.

Key Takeaways:

  • Careers Worcestershire Week will take place from August 25 to 31, 2025, offering free support services to 16 to 24-year-olds.
  • The event is focused on guiding young people towards their next steps in work, training, or education, with a specific emphasis on those receiving their GCSE or A-Level results.
  • Career hubs in Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, and Bromsgrove provide dedicated spaces for one-to-one support on apprenticeships, CV writing, job applications, interview skills, training options, and more.
  • Throughout the week, Summer Clinics will be held, offering tailored advice, career talks, and the chance to meet local employers.
  • Careers Worcestershire is a free support service from Worcestershire County Council's Skills and Employability team.
  • The 16-24 Career Hubs are focused on getting young people into real opportunities that benefit both them and the local economy.
  • Parents and carers are also welcome to visit the hubs to find out more about the support available.

Statistics:

  • 7 days: Duration of Careers Worcestershire Week
  • 84 hours: Total number of hours the 16-24 Career Hubs will be open during the event
  • 4 locations: Career hubs available in Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, and Bromsgrove
  • 0300 666 3 666: Freephone number for more information or to contact Careers Worcestershire
  • www.careersworcs.co.uk: Official website for Careers Worcestershire and the 16-24 Career Hubs

Sources:

  • Young people across Worcestershire can take charge of their future this August during the first-ever Careers Worcestershire Week, Careers Worcestershire, August 2025.
  • Careers Worcestershire (Careers Worcs) is a free support service from Worcestershire County Council's Skills and Employability team, helping 16 to 24-year-olds take their next steps into work, training, or education, Careers Worcestershire, August 2025.
  • Councillor Alan Amos, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Business and Skills, said: "I'm pleased to announce the first annual Careers Worcs Week. Whether it's apprenticeships, training or employment, our 16-24 Career Hubs are focused on getting young people into real opportunities that benefit both them and our local economy. This is a clear example of how we are delivering practical, results-driven support for young people across the county. It's part of our ongoing work to strengthen Worcestershire's skills base, support business growth, and drive long-term economic development."
  • Charlotte McCaughtrie, Programme Manager for Careers Worcs, added: "We know exam results season can bring a lot of uncertainty, so our 16-24 Career Hubs are here to offer much needed support, tools and encouragement that young people need to move forward. We're opening our doors to everyone to come and see what's available to support our county's future workforce - and that support continues all year round."