Career Connect Sefton

24/03/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed Peter Dowd, the MP for Bootle and Cllr Paulette Lappin for Ford (Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills and Deputy Leader) to see first-hand how we support young people across Sefton.

As part of Career Connect, we are proud to deliver the Sefton Best Practice NEET Reduction and Early Intervention Service (commissioned by Sefton Council), helping young people who are not in education, employment or training to re-engage and thrive.

During the visit, they met some of the inspiring young people (and their families) we’ve had the privilege to support, hearing powerful stories about resilience, ambition, and success.

Our CEO, Sheila Clark also sat down with one young person who explained how her adviser never gave up on her - supporting her journey into college and helping her take confident next steps towards her future.

Sefton continues to be a place of opportunity and collaboration, with Sefton Council leading the way through its investment in early help and proactive approaches to tackling youth unemployment. Together, we are building brighter futures and ensuring every young person has the chance to reach their full potential.


Sefton Council Sefton Community Learning Service & Sefton At Work

16/03/2026

Awards are in the air... and we're congratulating Hugh Baird College who won the Outstanding Student Support award at the Association of College Beacon Awards!

Hugh Baird won for its ‘Education for All’ initiative – its comprehensive, inclusive approach designed to ensure young people can access personalised, high-quality education, regardless of the barriers they face.

We’re proud to partner with them on this mission.

- We have a link careers adviser at the Bootle and Thornton College sites, who supports young people to engage, and with next steps if they have a change of plan.
- We also work closely with young people facing additional barriers, such as SEN needs, care leavers, mental health and more, taking an early intervention approach, to help young people stay engaged with education, training and jobs.
- We collaborate on the Turnaround Project, a tailored initiative aimed at re-engaging young people aged 16-18 who face significant barriers to education and employment. Now on its eighth cohort, it provides bespoke employability and study skills while building independence and confidence, bringing young people face-to-face with employers.

When colleges and careers services work together with a shared commitment to improving the life chances for young people in our region, we do amazing things!

Congratulations to Hugh Baird College Baird College, and here’s to even more positive outcomes for students!

If you’re at Hugh Baird College and need some support on next steps, you can contact our team at: [email protected]

We have some incredibly exciting news to share 🏆

Hugh Baird College has just been named the best college in the UK for student support - and we couldn't be more proud.

Our 'Education for All' programmes support young people who face real barriers to learning. Young people who may have struggled at school, who have additional needs, or who simply needed someone to believe in them.

Read the full story here 👉 https://hughbaird.ac.uk/news/hugh-baird-college-wins-national-award-for-outstanding-student-support

24/02/2026

🧑‍💼👷👩‍🚒⭐ Are you between the age of 15-25 and have 5 minutes to spare?

Have Your Say Sefton wants to hear from young people aged 15 - 25 across Sefton about Jobs, Employment and Training.

What you say will be shared with Community Leaders, who make decisions about services and support that you use, so it is crucially important to get your feedback and make your voice and views heard!

This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete: http://surveymonkey.com/r/W9HR7FN

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

Are you a student aged 16-24 and living in Sefton?

The Career Connect Youth Ambassador Programme stands out on CVs and UCAS forms and can help give young people new skills, opportunities to get involved in projects and more.

To find out more, email [email protected]

Or, visit our website: https://careerconnect.org.uk/get-involved/participant-voice/become-a-youth-ambassador/

11/02/2026

Are you homeless, rough-sleeping, living in a hostels or just finding times a bit tough?

We are running a FREE Open House Event on Thursday 26th February, 10.00am-3.00pm.

We are offering:
💇FREE haircuts
💆 FREE Wash and Blow dries
💅 FREE Mini manicures
🧦FREE clothing
☕️FREE coffee, tea and other refreshments
🧴FREE toiletries

Or feel free to come to just come along and socialise!

All ages and backgrounds are welcome and there will be no judgements or checks.

10/02/2026

This week is and we want to celebrate all things !

Did you know with an apprenticeship you get:
• experience and skills development
• a nationally recognised qualification
• employee benefits and a wage
• exposure to industry professionals

Visit the National Apprenticeship Week website to fine out more: https://ow.ly/mV1G50YbNgc and watch some videos about apprenticeships in different sectors: https://ow.ly/3hLs50YbNg3

16-18 and need some support in applying? Drop us a message or find out more about how we can help by visiting our website: https://ow.ly/HU0850YbNm4

09/02/2026

Are you between age 16-24 living in Sefton?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of other young people in your area?
Do you want something for your CV that will help you to stand out to employers?

The Career Connect Youth Ambassador Programme gives you new skills, an opportunity to help shape decisions that affect young people in the North-West and more.

To find out more, you can email [email protected]

Or you can visit our website: https://careerconnect.org.uk/get-involved/participant-voice/become-a-youth-ambassador/

16/12/2025

107, 375! That’s how many people we’ve reached across all our services in 2024/25 - a 10% year-on-year increase.

Our latest impact report, out now, reveals our highest ever reach, and shares stories of people whose lives have changed after working with us.

At Career Connect, we provide personalised support, helping connect people with exactly what they need to move forward – and that’s different for everyone.

Read our new impact report – available on our website - to find out how we’re helping people across the Northwest and nationally to thrive at each stage of their career journey: https://ow.ly/7MZT50XKl1N

16/12/2025

Now Recruiting!
We have places available for our next cohort of King’s Trust, starting January 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey!

Register your interest here- https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/subject-area/princes-trust-team-programme

11/12/2025

Do you want to be a Youth Ambassador?
Are you passionate about sharing your opinions?
Do you want to be an advocate for other young people in the Northwest?
Are you friendly and approachable?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Visit the Youth Ambassador section our website to find out more, or email [email protected] to express your interest in becoming a Youth Ambassador today!

https://careerconnect.org.uk/get-involved/participant-voice/become-a-youth-ambassador/