PACE - Pathways to Apprenticeships, Careers and Education

Your future, your pace.

Our team offers guidance on education, training, and employment (EET) pathways. Support is personalised and can include help with exploring options, overcoming barriers such as confidence or wellbeing support, and connecting with local providers and opportunities.

Who this is for

PACE supports school leavers from the year 11 2025/2026 academic year who have been home educated or attended alternative education settings, helping to explore suitable post-16 pathways and progress into education, employment, training, or apprenticeships.

What we offer

We offer impartial information, advice and guidance on a variety of areas to suit your individual needs. Including your options around:

• employment
• training and qualifications
• apprenticeships
• volunteering
• health and wellbeing support

Our aim is simple

To help young person access the support they need to move into education, training, or employment and build a positive future. If you or someone you know could benefit from this support, we encourage you to get in touch - our team is here to help.

If you'd like to arrange an appointment for yourself or a young person who is in year 11 and electively home educated, get in touch.

Contact us

Email youth.hub@derbyshire.gov.uk

Telephone: 01629 539720