Stockport gears up for 16+ Careers Week

Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match are hosting a week long virtual careers fair to showcase the borough’s employment and education options from 16+.

16+ Careers Week is a 5-day event held online to help young people to consider their options for the future, learn about different career, education and training pathways, and meet with local business and training providers.

All sessions are free to attend online from Monday 10th to Friday 14th October, with events, advice and resources for students, young people, parents and carers, teachers and careers advisors.

This year’s theme is ‘Brighter Futures’ – helping raise aspirations and inspire young people about the fantastic range of careers available now and in the future.

Full details of all the events and resources available as part of 16+ Careers Week can be found on the Stockport Jobs Match website, or take a look at some of the highlights below.

What’s happening for this year’s 16+ Careers Week?

16+ Choices Digital Prospectus 2022/23

Available from mid-September, the 16+ Choices Digital Prospectus for this academic year brings all the information needed to make an informed decision about future education, training and employment plans.

It can be downloaded and viewed online here.

Further & Higher Education Evening Q&A Events

Join Stockport Jobs Match’s Live Events for students, parents and carers to learn everything there is to know about heading off to sixth form, FE or HE college, university or starting an apprenticeship.

• What’s next after GCSEs? An introduction to 16+ Choices Tuesday 11th October 7.30pm-9.00pm
  An overview of qualifications and training routes after leaving secondary school, with presentations from colleges, sixth forms and apprenticeship providers.
  Book your place
• What’s next after college? An introduction to 18+ Choices Thursday 13th October 7.00pm-8.30pm
  An overview of qualifications and training routes after leaving college, sixth form or completing an apprenticeship, with presentations for local universities and higher education providers.
  Book your place

Lunchtime Live Employer Encounters

From 1pm everyday throughout 16+ Careers Week, representatives from over 20 local employers will share their career stories, along with advice and insights into a typical day-in-the-life in their role.

Employers confirmed to be representing their sector include musicMagpie, Stockport County FC, Stockport Council, Gorvins Solicitors, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, Stockport Homes, Holiday Inn Express and more.

Find out more on the Stockport Jobs Match website.