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Ages 16–18Skills & OpportunityLaunching soon

Next Move

Practical support that helps young people explore their options, gain real experience and build a realistic plan for what comes next.

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Ages 16–18 Who it’s for
Employers, colleges & more Partners
A next-step plan Ends with
Always free Cost

What’s on offer

Real people, real places, real options.

Next Move works with local employers, colleges, universities, training providers and professionals.

Skills workshops

Practical sessions on CVs, applications, interviews and the skills employers look for.

Career sessions & talks

Employer talks and career sessions that open up pathways young people may not have considered.

Workplace visits

Seeing workplaces first-hand, and taking part in practical projects that build real experience.

Mentoring & networking

Connections with professionals who can share advice, open doors and help young people plan.

Step by step

From exploring options to a real plan.

  1. Step 1

    Explore

    Career sessions and employer talks to discover interests and pathways.

  2. Step 2

    Experience

    Workplace visits and practical projects that show what different routes are really like.

  3. Step 3

    Build skills

    Workshops on CVs, applications and interviews, with mentoring along the way.

  4. Step 4

    Plan

    Create a realistic next-step plan based on the pathways and opportunities explored.

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Who it’s for

For 16–18 year olds thinking about what comes next.

Whether they’re set on a career or have no idea yet, Next Move helps young people see what’s out there and how to get there.

  • Aged 16–18
  • Thinking about work, apprenticeships, college, university or training
  • Wanting real experience before they decide
  • Ready to build skills for applications and interviews

How to refer

Anyone can make a referral.

Next Move is launching soon and is always free. Referrals made now join our interest list, and we’ll be in touch as places open.

Young people Refer yourself. Tell us a bit about you and what you’re looking for. Parents & carers Refer your child and we’ll talk through whether it’s the right fit. Schools Refer a pupil who would benefit. We’ll keep you updated. Professionals Social workers, youth workers and others can refer directly.

FAQs

Questions about Next Move

Can’t find what you need? Get in touch and we’ll help.

Does it cost anything?

No. Next Move is always free.

Do I need to know what career I want?

No. Many young people join to find out. The programme is built around exploring options first.

Who will I meet?

Local employers, colleges, universities, training providers and professionals from a range of fields.

Will Next Move get me a job?

We can’t guarantee a job, but you’ll leave with real experience, stronger applications, useful connections and a realistic plan.

When does Next Move start?

Next Move is launching soon. Register interest now and we’ll contact you as places open.

I’m an employer. How can I get involved?

We’d love to hear from you. Workplace visits, talks, mentoring and projects all make a difference. Get in touch through our partnership page.

Support Next Move

Open a door for a young person.

Donate to fund the programme, or partner with us to offer workplace visits, talks, mentoring or projects.