Support for Residents
We deliver a range of programmes to help Hertfordshire residents find work, progress in their careers, and learn new skills. We also work to give young people the best possible start to their careers.
Upskill & Retrain
Skills Bootcamps are flexible, funded courses of up to 16 weeks that help Hertfordshire residents gain in-demand skills and support businesses to develop their workforce. Available across a range of sectors, including Early Years, Construction, Film & TV, Digital, and Green Skills, they provide a practical route to career progression, retraining, and growth.
Support is available for Hertfordshire residents looking to build their digital confidence and skills. From accessing online services and lowering broadband costs to staying safe online and navigating everyday digital tasks, Digital Hertfordshire connects people to practical resources and local support to help them make the most of the digital world.
Careers
Our Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (HOP) helps Hertfordshire residents explore jobs, apprenticeships, training, and career opportunities in one place. Whether you are starting out, changing careers, or looking to develop new skills, HOP provides access to local opportunities, careers information, and pathways into employment.
Step2Skills supports residents who face barriers to learning and employment, helping them gain skills, qualifications, and confidence to progress into work. Through tailored employment support, Skills Bootcamps, adult learning courses, and careers guidance, Step2Skills helps people improve their prospects, access new opportunities, and achieve their career goals.
Young People
Since 2020, our Generation careers fairs have reached over 30,567 young people and parents across the county (as of 01/10/26). These events connect students from secondary schools, SEN schools, and colleges with local employers and training providers, showcasing career opportunities and potential pathways to employment.
Through our Modern Work Experience programme, we give young people meaningful interactions with local employers, helping them to understand different career pathways, experience a variety of workplace environments, boost their confidence, and make informed decisions about their future.
Our Future Ready Programme helps disadvantaged young people access high-quality work experience, develop confidence, and prepare for their future careers. Targeting those who face barriers to opportunity, including young carers, looked-after children, and young people with SEND, the programme supports 375 students across 25 Hertfordshire secondary schools.