Leeds Heritage Theatre’s innovative work experience program offers young people a chance to feel inspired and valued as they explore various arts industry roles. Through practical activities and direct engagement with employees, students will gain confidence and motivation to pursue a creative career.
The Employment and Skills Service proudly supports the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, a community of current and former apprentices who share their experiences to inspire the next generation. By telling their stories, ambassadors help students understand real career pathways while showcasing the pride and impact of apprenticeships. This network also strengthens connections between employers, apprentices, and education providers.
Leeds Business Anchors is a partnership of large businesses in Leeds that come together to increase their collective contribution to the city and identify practical interventions they can take as a group that will deliver local benefits. In June 2025, five members of Leeds Business Anchors delivered a pilot work experience week, which was ringfenced for care-experienced students.
Ahead Partnership is a Leeds-based social enterprise operating across the country for the last 20 years with the purpose of enabling young people to achieve their full potential regardless of background. The organisation was born out of the realisation that employers can play a vital role in bridging the gap between the school curriculum and…
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August is the month of results! With lots of you just having received GCSE-level, AS-level, A-level, T-level and VTQ results, you might be starting to think about potential career paths. 12 August also marked ‘International Youth Day’ with the theme being all around how young people are leading the way in digital innovation. So, if…
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On 26th September, the venue will be packed with digital organisations showcasing the jobs and career opportunities available in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. Over 50 organisations are expected to attend, including xDesign ,Leeds City College, Cognizant, British Library and BAE Systems – all sponsors of this year’s event! The event will take place during…
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The week beginning 2 March is National Careers week, a celebration of careers guidance and free education resources across the UK. In today’s child friendly Leeds blog we hear about the fantastic child friendly things going on around careers advice for young people in the city…. Wondering what to do during national careers week? Get…
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With GCSE and A-Level results approaching we’ll be bringing you stories from young people about how their different decisions and paths they took after results day affected their life. Today we hear from Bethany (who we also heard from in May), who took an apprenticeship at Leeds Grand Theatre, about her difficult choice between university…
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