Next Steps- Post-16 Pathways information and online sessions for parents and carers

Joanne Southall • October 30, 2023

In response to many requests for support with parental engagement to support Careers Education, the Careers Hub/Pledge Partnership are delighted to share with you a series of activity, developed in partnership with All About STEM

Next Steps: Parent & Carer Sessions



Next Steps – Enabling parents & carers to support their young people with post-16 pathways.

Over the coming year, 
The Cheshire & Warrington Careers Hub will be providing a range of information and online sessions for parents and carers, relevant to all subjects – not just STEM – to help you support your young person to make the post-16 education or training choices that are right for them. 

Take a look at their latest newsletter for further information and find out more about their parent and carer sessions below.

NEXT STEPS Newsletter


✤ Apprenticeship Pathways – Parent and Carer Information Session

Mon 5 Feb 2024 6:00 PM

This webinar is for all parents and carers whose young person may wish to consider an apprenticeship at 16. Join us as we dig deeper into what an apprenticeship is and how to find one. Our team will be available on the Chat function to answer any questions you might have. Attendees will receive a recording of the session after the event.

Register in advance for this webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


✤ T Level Pathways – Parent and Carer Information Session

Weds 17 Apr 6:00 PM

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses, and include an in-depth industry placement. They are equivalent in size to 3 A levels, focus on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Join us on this webinar to find out more. Our team will be available on the Chat function to answer any questions you might have. Attendees will receive a recording of the session after the event.

Register in advance for this webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.




The Cheshire & Warrington Pledge Partnership

These newsletters and online sessions are provided by the 
Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub and funded by the Careers & Enterprise Company. The Careers Hub is part of the Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership, a network of over 500 employers, all local state-funded secondary schools and colleges and multiple community groups. This partnership is supported by all three Local Authorities, The Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, Youth Federation and a number of local funders. 

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