A Generation event is a careers fair for Hertfordshire Careers Hub schools led by Hertfordshire Future's skills portal HOP in partnership with key stakeholders from a local area.
These events bring together students from local secondary schools, SEN schools and colleges with employers and training providers.
At each event young people will enhance their knowledge of local career opportunities and the pathways to get there. Employers have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of their workforce.
Since 2020, our Generation events have reached over 28,317 young people and parents across the county (as of 05/05/26).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Generation Dacorum 2026
Wednesday 30th September Hemel Leisure Centre 3.30pm- 5pm
Generation Hertsmere 2026
Wednesday 4th November Doubletree Hilton Borehamwood 3.30pm- 5pm
Generation Welwyn Hatfield 2027
Friday 5th February Fielder Centre Hatfield 3.30pm- 5pm
Generation Broxbourne 2027
Wednesday 10th March Spotlight Theatre Hoddesdon 3.30pm- 5pm
If you would like to host a Generation event in your area, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us at [email protected].
PRAISE FOR HOP’S GENERATION EVENTS:
"It enabled my students to speak 121 with employers, gain confidence in speaking to possible employers, improve life skills in speaking to employers, encouraged conversation re what careers they may wish to pursue in future." Careers Leader attending Generation Stevenage
"It has given our school and our disadvantaged students motivation and clarity and some great connections." SENCO attending Generation Welwyn Hatfield
“It’s been absolutely fantastic, we’ve had some really engaged students and I think we've broadened their minds to the wonderful careers at Tesco, from HR to marketing, to technical and finance.” Samantha Sullivan, Pre-employability & Work Placement Manager at Tesco, commenting on Generation Broxbourne
“It makes all the activities we have planned for Year 11 more purposeful as we can reflect back. Many of our pupils haven't had the opportunity to meet any employers as yet and it gives them the confidence to take part in other planned activities.” Careers Leader, commenting on Generation Broxbourne
“If your child is indecisive or is not clear what they want to do/study after their GCSEs this event could help them.” Parent, commenting on Generation Broxbourne
“It’s helpful to speak to people in industry to find out the best route into a career.” Parent, commenting on Generation Broxbourne