This page has been created as a central hub for all presentations, resources and supporting materials shared at the Lancashire Careers Hub Annual Conference, held on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
About the Day
The conference focused on national developments in careers education, modern approaches to work experience, labour market intelligence, recruitment trends, data-informed practice and emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence.
Delegates joined us for keynote presentations, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to support the delivery of high-quality careers programmes across Lancashire.
Welcome
Dr Michele Lawty-Jones – Director, Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
Kay Vaughan – Lancashire Careers Hub Lead
Opening remarks setting the scene for the day, reflecting on achievements across the network and outlining priorities for the year ahead.
National Developments
Nicola Hall – The Careers & Enterprise Company
An update on the national careers landscape, including key developments, priorities and opportunities for schools, colleges and careers professionals.
National Priorities – Nicola Hall Presentation
Modern Work Experience
Peter Gaul
An introduction to Modern Work Experience, exploring how meaningful employer encounters and workplace experiences can be adapted to meet the needs of today’s learners and employers followed by an interactive workshop providing practical strategies, examples and tools to support the planning and delivery of impactful work experience programmes.
LCC – Peter Gaul Presentation Pt 1
LCC – Peter Gaul Presetation Pt 2
Career Leader Workshops
Delegates were invited to attend two workshop sessions from a range of specialist topics. Resources from each workshop can be accessed below.
Modern Recruitment Practices
Mark Wood from Siemens explored how recruitment practices continue to evolve and how careers professionals can help prepare young people for modern recruitment processes.
Modern Recruitment Processes – Top Tips
Data-Informed Practice
A practical session focused on using data to inform decision-making, evaluate impact and strengthen careers programmes.
Data Informed Practice Presentation
Labour Market Information (LMI) – Data and Delivery Perspective
An overview of current labour market trends and how labour market information can be effectively translated into careers education and guidance.
T Levels – Supporting Young People to Understand the Pathway
A session exploring T Levels, the importance of industry placements and how schools can support young people to make informed decisions about this route.
T Level placement agency session
Tech She Can – Careers in AI
An engaging and interactive workshop exploring careers in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and the future skills young people will need to thrive in a changing world.
Tech She Can – Digital Workbook
Feedback
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s conference. Your feedback helps us shape future events and ensure they continue to meet the needs of careers leaders and partners across Lancashire.
👉 LINK TO EVALUATION FORM
Get in Touch
If you would like to follow up on any of the sessions, connect with speakers or discuss how Lancashire Careers Hub can support your setting, please contact a member of the team.
👉 Our Team – Lancashire Careers Hub
Looking Ahead
Thank you once again for joining us at the Lancashire Careers Hub Annual Conference 2026. We hope the presentations, workshops and discussions provided useful insights, practical ideas and valuable connections that you can take back to your organisation.