Schools, colleges, Careers Leaders and anyone supporting young people can find a broad range of resources and information to help improve careers education and support for the world of work, including downloadable guides, videos and shareable sector intelligence.

Start your own business

A growing option for young people is to start a business. This can be easier than you think, why not download our overview summary, created with Leicester Startups, an area community for existing  and aspiring entrepreneurs. Click here: Starting your own business

Video resources

These videos can be used as part of careers lessons or wherever young people want to know more about employment and industry.

World of Work Leicester & Leicestershire

See our 2023-2024 World of Work guide at that base of this page, plus information on districts. You can explore sector films and other resources here:

Sector films and resources

How can you stand out from the crowd?

What skills do employers value?

What types of apprenticeship are available in Leicestershire?

A variety of career paths for young people

Employability tips

Careers in local industries