Careers Hub - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

What Careers Hub - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly does

Careers Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly is a publicly funded careers education initiative operated by Cornwall Council under the legal entity Cornwall Council. Established in 2015, the Hub serves as a coordination platform connecting secondary schools, colleges, employers, and training providers across the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region in the United Kingdom. Its core function is to deliver structured career education programmes aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks framework, reaching approximately 42,000 young people annually through a network of over 100 local businesses and 4,000 business volunteers.

The Hub's product surface includes the Employer Standards Toolkit, a School and Employer Resource Library, an Events Calendar with calendar-feed integrations, a School and College Interactive Map, a Careers Magazine periodical, the Careers Leadership L6/7 qualification programme, and the Cornerstone Employers Group. Technology is delivered via a WordPress-based website hosted on 100% renewable energy infrastructure through partner Solve, a B-Corporation. The Hub has no AI/ML capabilities and relies on Google Analytics, Google Maps, and standard calendar integrations for digital operations.

The business model is entirely grant-funded. Revenue is sourced from three named public-sector funders: the Careers & Enterprise Company (a national government body), Cornwall Council, and the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership. All services are provided free of charge to schools, colleges, employers, and students. Operating with a lean team of 6 employees headquartered at New County Hall in Truro, the Hub generates no commercial revenue and operates as a public-policy delivery vehicle rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Careers Hub - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Legal name

Cornwall Council

Website

https://careershubcornwall.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Careers Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly is a Cornwall Council-operated initiative connecting secondary schools, colleges, and local employers to deliver free careers education aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Education Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA), Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• Career education services
• School employer engagement
• Workplace experience programs
• Gatsby Benchmark support
• Careers hub platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Truro

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Grants: Funded by Careers & Enterprise Company in partnership with Cornwall Council and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership to connect business and education and achieve quality careers advice and guidance in secondary schools and colleges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Careers Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly is a publicly funded coordination platform that connects secondary schools, colleges, and employers across the region to deliver career education programmes aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks. It operates volunteer networks (Careers Champions, Enterprise Advisers, Cornerstone Employers), provides free resource libraries for schools and employers, runs an Events Calendar, and supports the Careers Leadership L6/7 qualification. The hub reaches 42,000 young people annually and engages 100+ local businesses and 4,000+ volunteers.

Product overview

Careers Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly operates as a coordination and resource platform connecting secondary schools, colleges, and employers across the region. The core offering is the hub platform itself, which facilitates connections between 42,000 young people and over 100 local businesses annually through structured programs. Key products include the Enterprise Advisers Program matching business professionals with schools, the Careers Champions Network enabling brief employer-student interactions, and the Cornerstone Employers Group for strategic employer partnerships. Supporting resources include the Employer Standards Toolkit for evaluating outreach quality, the Careers Magazine periodical, comprehensive School and Employer Resource Libraries, and an interactive map for identifying educational contacts. The platform also maintains a Provider Network of educational outreach organizations including STEM Ambassadors. All offerings are designed to help schools achieve Gatsby Benchmarks for careers education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Careers Hub Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Platform A coordination and resource hub connecting secondary schools and colleges with employers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to deliver careers education programmes aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. The platform reaches 42,000 young people annually with over 100 local businesses and is operated free of charge.
• Employer Resources Library

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000 young people inspired each year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CormaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer working to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring young people find their next best step. Helps equip next generation with knowledge of local career opportunities.
• Creative UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer connecting creative businesses with wider careers skills and outreach. Lead programme Manager Suzy West represents Creative UK Devon and Cornwall.
• Cornwall Hospitality Collective CICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer group member connecting hospitality businesses with career education opportunities across Cornwall.
• St. Austell BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer opening doors for young people through career inspiration sessions and workplace experiences.
• Pendennis ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer showcasing marine and shipbuilding careers, with apprentices making community impact during National Apprenticeship Week.
• Celtic Sea PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer in renewable energy sector providing career insights in marine renewable energy.
• ImeryscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer showcasing mining and minerals career pathways and industry opportunities.
• SeasaltcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer engaging with schools on fashion and retail career opportunities.
• Lovat ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer providing work experience and career insights in tourism and holiday park sector.
• SuezcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer engaged in environmental services careers education.
• Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Health Integrated Care PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer supporting health and care career pathways for young people.
• Cornwall Voluntary Sector ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer connecting voluntary sector organizations with career education opportunities.
• Tech CornwallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer promoting digital and technology sector careers in Cornwall.
• The Natural Fibre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer in manufacturing sector providing textile industry career insights.
• Naked SolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCornerstone Employer in renewable energy sector showcasing solar industry careers.
• STEM Ambassadors SW EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme connecting schools with volunteers from industry and academia to bring STEM subjects and careers to life. Delivered locally by Graphic Science as regional STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner.
• Screen CornwallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of New Creatives programme bringing creative industry career insights to young people.
• STEM LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational programme providing UK-wide STEM Ambassadors. Careers Hub partners to deliver regional support through Graphic Science.
• University of ExetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenryn Campus provides Discover University Days and university visits for care-experienced students.
• Falmouth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides outreach programmes for creative, digital, and environment sectors including Tiny Tasters early engagement.
• University of PlymouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in university visits for care-experienced students programme.
• DWP School AdviserscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment for Work and Pensions advisers supporting school career guidance with labour market information.
• Cornwall Marine AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of marine sector career opportunities and support for young people at risk of NEET.
• Young Fishermen NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider supporting marine and fishing industry career pathways for young people.
• Cornwall Manufacturers GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork supporting manufacturing companies with employer engagement and career education.
• Into FilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of film education resources, competitions and workshops for creative and digital careers.
• Kehelland CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurther education provider offering agricultural, horticultural and SEND career pathways.
• Geothermal Engineering LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider inspiring future careers in geothermal and renewable energy sectors.
• City College PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFurther education college covering North Cornwall and North East Cornwall areas.
• Royal Navy Attract TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider showcasing military and defence career opportunities.
• Cornwall Rural Community CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider offering Learn and Work Your Way programme for rural young people including those at risk of NEET.
• Cornwall Adult EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of post-16 SEND provision and adult learning career pathways.
• Young EnterpriseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider supporting modern work experience and enterprise skills.
• TECWomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of UPLIFT programme supporting women in creative, digital and engineering careers.
• University Centre Truro & PenwithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education provider covering creative, digital, education, health, legal and professional services careers.
• The Headland HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive employer demonstrating innovative and inclusive recruitment of young people with additional needs, featured in Simon Reeve documentary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Careers Service: UK government-funded adult careers information, advice, and guidance service. Operates in the same careers advisory space and shares public-sector funding characteristics, though it focuses on adults rather than secondary school students.
• Careers & Enterprise Company: National government-backed body that funds and coordinates the network of Careers Hubs across England. The hub operates as a regional delivery partner under CEC's framework and uses its Employer Standards and Gatsby Benchmark resources.

Direct peers

• WorldSkills UK: National organisation promoting technical and vocational careers through competitions and school engagement. Operates with overlapping employer-school outreach goals and a comparable public-good funding model.
• STEM Learning: UK charity running the national STEM Ambassadors programme, connecting industry volunteers with schools. The hub partners with STEM Learning's South West delivery partner (Graphic Science) to bring STEM career engagement into local schools.
• Future First: UK charity helping state schools build alumni networks to support current students with career insights and work experience. Pursues a closely comparable volunteer-driven, school-employer linking model.
• Inspiring the Future: UK charity (part of the Education and Employers Taskforce) connecting state schools with volunteer professionals from various sectors. Mirrors the hub's Careers Champions model of short-format, volunteer-led career engagement.
• Speakers for Schools: UK charity that connects state schools with senior professionals for talks and work experience. Pursues a closely comparable mission of linking employers with state secondary schools and operates a similar free, volunteer-driven model.
• Career Ready: UK charity providing young people with workplace experiences, mentoring, and masterclasses. Directly comparable as a work-based learning and employer-engagement provider targeting secondary school students.

Emerging players

• ScreenSkills: UK sector skills body for the creative industries that runs school engagement and skills programmes (e.g., New Creatives, referenced by the hub). Operates a similar school-employer model but specialised in the screen/creative sector.

Others

• Gatsby Charitable Foundation: Foundation that established the Gatsby Benchmarks framework on which the hub's service design is anchored. Functions as a standard-setter and thought leader rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@careershubcornwall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/careershubcornwall

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Investors

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