A NEW Careers Worcestershire hub has opened in Redditch.
Building on the success of the first Careers Worcs hub at The Hive in Worcester, the new Redditch hub, at Heart of Worcestershire (HoW) College, aims to ensure young people across the county can access these vital services.
Careers Worcestershire offers a wide range of support including employment, education, training, skills, and wellbeing guidance.
Judy Gibbs, head of skills and investment for Worcestershire County Council said: “It is already making a difference, helping young people across Worcestershire, particularly those not currently in education, employment, or training, to achieve their goals.
“We are incredibly grateful to our partners, including the Department for Work and Pensions, Heart of Worcestershire College, and Redditch Borough Council, for their invaluable support in making this hub a reality.
“Together, we are providing Worcestershire’s 16 to 24-year-olds with the guidance and opportunities they need to start their career journey on the right foot.”
The Careers Worcs hub in Redditch is now fully operational, with staff already helping young people secure employment, training and education placements. The hub is open to anyone aged 16 to 24 needing advice and support, regardless of their current situation.
Mark Fitton, Worcestershire County Council’s strategic director for adults and communities, added: “It’s incredibly exciting to think about the futures of the young adults who will come through these doors and what they will go on to achieve.
“People are the backbone of our county, and it’s fantastic to see young adults being offered the support and guidance they need to make the best possible start.”
Coun Adam Kent, cabinet member with responsibility for skills and economy at Worcestershire County Council, said: “It’s vital that young people in Worcestershire receive the best support and advice to help them gain the skills they need.
“By investing in our youth, we’re not only supporting individual wellbeing but also laying the foundations for Worcestershire’s long-term economic growth.”
The Careers Worcs Redditch Hub is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and can be accessed via the Archers’ entrance to HoW College on Peakman Street.
Call 0300 666 3 666, visit: careersworcs.co.uk or email [email protected] for more on Careers Worcs.
