LCR BE MORE’S CAREERS GUIDES: HELPING SHAPE FUTURES

We are pleased to announce the launch of 13 brand-new career guides designed to help people in the Liverpool City Region make the best possible career decisions. The digital brochures offer a wealth of background information about various industry sectors in our region, as well as guidance on how to launch and develop your career in each one. They are an excellent resource for:

• School pupils and school leavers who are thinking about their future careers.
• Job seekers looking for opportunities to work in the region.
• Professionals wanting to change careers.
• Individuals who support others in finding the perfect career path, such as parents, teachers, and career advisors. 

Industries

There is an LCR Be More careers guide and accompanying animation for each of the following industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Business & Professional Services, Construction, Digital, Early Years, Freeport, Green Energy, Health & Social Care, Innovation, Life Sciences, Maritime & Logistics, STEM, and the Visitor Economy.

Many opportunities in the Liverpool City Region 

The Liverpool City Region has many exciting developments and plans across all these industries. Until now, this information has been available through a multitude of different resources, which made it time-consuming to research them all. The new careers brochures capture this information, providing insights to those wondering what career would suit them and which sectors offer potential for progress and promotion.

Each guide dives deep into the specific opportunities available, blending key industry statistics with insights into skills requirements, training pathways, and future growth areas. With LCR Be More’s careers guides, you’ll not only learn how to enter a field but also understand where it could take you in the years ahead. 

Sneak peek

All 13 guides are created with a consistent, easy-to-navigate structure that provides relevant information for school leavers, career changers, and job seekers. Here’s what each guide covers:

• Industry overview: An introduction to each sector’s role in the Liverpool City Region, along with an overview of key developments, such as the cutting-edge projects at Sci-Tech Daresbury and the gaming companies thriving in the Baltic Triangle. 
• Animations: An animation has been produced to accompany each brochure, offering a dynamic way to visualise the different career sectors. 
• Stats & facts: Learn fascinating facts about each industry. For example, did you know there are over 2500 manufacturing businesses in the Liverpool City Region? Or that the region has invested £4.3bn in offshore wind power?
• Career pathways: Explore real-world pathways to enter and grow within each industry. Discover what to study, from GCSE subjects to apprenticeships and degree-level qualifications, and find out what skills will give you a competitive edge.
• Job roles: Each guide lists specific job roles, complete with insights into typical tasks and potential earnings. For instance, as an AI data specialist, you could earn up to £80,000 a year! 
• Spotlight on LCR growth: Each guide outlines what makes these industries unique to the Liverpool City Region. From being named a national creative cluster for the UK music industry to green innovation driving Freeport activities, the region is at the forefront of industry growth.

Resource for teachers and advisors 

Teachers, career advisors, and parents will also find the guides invaluable. They provide an accessible yet detailed breakdown of careers offered by each industry, making it easier to guide young people and job seekers into sectors with promising futures. The statistics, growth highlights, and career pathways paint a clear picture of why these industries are excellent choices within the region.

Each guide includes a short quiz at the end. Don’t worry; there are no grades (and no prizes either!); it’s just a fun way to test your knowledge.

There is also a lesson plan available for each guide to help teachers plan a careers session on each industry.

Inspiring pride in our region

These career guides look beyond the present, highlighting the potential for growth in each sector across the Liverpool City Region. They point to the sheer volume of projects and partnerships working together to create career opportunities whilst boosting the success of our region. Scrolling through the brochures will undoubtedly inspire a sense of pride in any individual or business that calls the Liverpool City Region home.

The guides are helpful for young people thinking about which career to pursue; they’ll also help keep professionals informed with the most up-to-date information, should they be thinking of a career change. Because they are electronic, the brochures will always remain current. Unlike print materials, these guides can easily evolve in response to emerging trends or new opportunities in the region.

LCR Be More tools

LCR Be More is dedicated to empowering individuals with the tools and information they need to make informed career decisions. The launch of these brochures and accompanying animations is just one part of our mission. By visiting our platform, you can discover apprenticeship opportunities, skills training, and much more across the Liverpool City Region.

We are here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that you have meaningful and informed career pathways.

Next steps

Whether you’re still in school or about to graduate, a professional ready to make a career change, or someone supporting career decisions, such as a parent or career advisor, LCR Be More’s career guides and animations are an essential resource to get started. 

Download these resources today and take the first step towards a brighter, more informed future in the Liverpool City Region.