For Employers and Educators
Features and Services
Explore our range of initiatives designed to connect education with industry, future proof your workforce and empower the next generation of talent.
CareerGuide
CareerXP
CareerView
Connect professionals with aspiring talent with structured mentoring that builds confidence, sharpens career goals, and offers real-world insights.
Hands-on exposure to the working world through short and long-term placements designed to give young people clarity, skills, and confidence.
Offer students an inside look at the workplace. Through tours, talks, and interactive sessions, they’ll gain a clear picture of working life.
Mentoring that
connects generations.
Real-world experience
that matters.
A pathway into the
workforce.
Meet talent where
they are.
CareerLaunch
Support your recruitment pipeline by engaging early talent, co-creating placement schemes, and promoting roles through our growing network.
Facts and Figures
The challenge
A lack of early careers support isn’t just failing young people — it’s widening the talent gap, costing employers potential, and leaving industries without the future workforce they need.
70%
Skills Gap
Over 70% of UK employers struggle to find candidates with the right skills, highlighting the need for better career preparation.
CBI Education & Skills Survey
80%
Work Experience Matters
Over 80% of young people believe work experience is essential, yet many struggle to access meaningful opportunities.
Youth Employment UK
200%
Social Mobility Challenge
Disadvantaged students are TWICE as likely to be unemployed post-education due to a lack of networks and industry exposure.
Social Mobility Commission
76%
Mentoring Boosts Careers
76% of professionals say mentors were critical to their career success, yet only a fraction of young people have access to one.
LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report
Invest In The Next Generation
Partnering with CareerGuide allows businesses to play an active role in shaping the next generation of professionals. Through mentorship, work experience programs, and career workshops, your company can nurture young talent, enhance employee engagement, and build a strong pipeline of future leaders. By working with us, you’ll not only make a lasting impact on young professionals but also reinforce your company’s commitment to social responsibility and industry growth.
Cultivate the future of talent in your industry and mold the next generation of leaders.
Shape The Future
Demonstrate your commitment to social mobility and education by providing opportunities that make a real difference in young people’s careers.
Enhance Your Corporate Social Impact
Identify and nurture promising young professionals early, creating a steady flow of skilled, workplace-ready candidates for your industry.
Strengthen Your Talent Pipeline
Empower your team by providing mentorship opportunities that enhance leadership skills, job satisfaction, and professional growth.
Boost Employee Engagement
What Will Set You Apart
For educational institutions
Our structured, tailored mentorship, work experience, and career development programs provide students with the skills, connections, and confidence they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market. By working with us, you can enhance career readiness, strengthen industry ties, and create meaningful opportunities that shape your students’ futures.
Support Social
Mobility
Ensure all students, regardless of background, have access to mentors, networks, and career opportunities that can shape their future success.
Enrich Your Career Programmes
Complement your existing career services with structured mentorship, workshops, and work experience opportunities that add real value to student development.
Enhance Student Career Readiness
Give your students access to real-world experiences, industry mentors, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them for the workforce.
Strengthen Industry Connections
Build valuable partnerships with leading businesses, providing students with direct pathways to work experience, mentorship, and future employment.
Increase Institution Prestige
Demonstrate a commitment to student employability and career development, enhancing your reputation among students, parents, and industry partners.
Improve Student
Outcomes
Help students gain the confidence, skills, and industry insights needed to secure internships, apprenticeships, and graduate roles successfully.
Meet Gatsby Benchmarks
CareerGuide aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks to deliver high-impact, real-world career experiences that help schools meet statutory guidance and prepare students for future success.
1. A stable careers programme
CareerGuide offers a consistent, structured suite of programmes including mentoring, work experience, and employer engagement. Schools can embed our services into their careers strategy year-on-year, supporting long-term planning and accountability.
2. Learning from career and labour market information
Our mentors and employer partners share real-time industry insights, local labour market trends, and job opportunities. We help students understand how different sectors are evolving and what skills are in demand.
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
We tailor placements, mentors, and content to students' interests, goals, and backgrounds — with a specific focus on supporting underrepresented or disadvantaged learners. This ensures that no one is left behind in their career journey.
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
CareerGuide connects classroom learning to real careers by showing students how subjects apply in different industries. Our mentors and sessions reinforce the relevance of STEM, English, humanities, and creative subjects in today’s job market.
5. Encounters with employers and employees
Our programmes give students multiple, high-quality encounters with professionals — from mentoring to career panels to workplace visits. These interactions help demystify the world of work and make careers feel more accessible.
6. Experiences of workplaces
Through CareerXP and employer insight days, students gain meaningful exposure to real working environments. Whether through on-site visits or immersive in-school simulations, these experiences build confidence and understanding.
7. Encounters with further and higher education
Mentors and partners discuss academic and vocational progression routes, including apprenticeships, university options, and technical training. Students explore pathways relevant to their goals and industries of interest.
8. Personal guidance
Our 1:1 and small group mentoring provides students with individualised support, helping them explore options, set goals, and build confidence. This complements schools’ in-house careers advice and meets guidance benchmarks.
About CareerGuide
At CareerGuide, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to build a successful career, regardless of their background. By connecting students with industry professionals, we bridge the gap between education and employment, equipping the next generation with the skills, insights, and confidence needed to thrive in the working world.
We work in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, and businesses to offer tailored mentoring programs, work experience opportunities, and professional training. Whether it's a structured six-week mentorship, hands-on career workshops, or one-week work placements, our programs are designed to give students real-world exposure and valuable connections.
By bringing together educators, businesses, and aspiring professionals, CareerGuide creates a supportive network that helps young people make informed career choices and enter the workforce with confidence. Join us in shaping the future of tomorrow’s professionals.
CareerGuide Founder
Network testimonials
"Jerome is an incredible mentor-supportive, passionate, and truly invested in seeing other grow. Their transparency and enthusiasm made me more confident in my abilities. Having them in my corner felt like having a personal cheerleader who genuinely wants the best for me!"
Shaznay Bartley
Social Media Executive, Born Social
"Jerome is so gifted at coaching and mentoring others, always bringing the best out of people. I’m most impressed by Jerome’s ethics, and his unwillingness to compromise on anything other than excellence for his team and those he coaches. "
Aimee Young
Corporate Career & Leadership Coach
Jerome is an exceptional mentor and leader who makes you feel empowered in every conversation. His easy going nature, combined with diligence and organisation, creates a supportive environment where both students and industry professional thrive. He builds genuine relationships with those he works with, fostering trust and confidence throughout the mentorship process. Jerome's ability to inspire others in unparalleled, and it has been a pleasure working alongside him.
Kris Kirova
Brand and Marketing Coordinator, BBC Studios
Experience & Projects
Our founder brings extensive experience in mentoring, developing work experience programs, and leading social mobility initiatives across several prestigious organisations. His passion for bridging the gap between education and industry has helped countless young people gain the skills, confidence, and connections needed to succeed in their careers.
