Career skills in the age of AI

Helping young people build the human skills AI CAN'T REPLACE

Interactive, in-person employability and AI workshops preparing young people for a changing world of work.

Mariam Sheikh leading a Career Geek workshop with students collaborating around a table

Career Geek in Action

Real experiences. Real feedback.

Pilot feedback and workshop delivery across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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What is Career Geek?

Career Geek delivers interactive, in-person employability and AI workshops designed to prepare young people for today’s changing world of work. Through group activities, real-world challenges and live technology demonstrations, learners explore everything from recruitment and communication to AI, applications and the skills employers value.

Human Skills First. AI Where It Matters.

We don’t start with the technology. We start with the person.

Learners are encouraged to think, discuss and make decisions for themselves first. We then introduce AI and technology where it adds value — helping them develop the confidence and judgement to use it as a tool, rather than a shortcut.

Human first

Think, discuss and make decisions before turning to technology.

Interactive

Group challenges, discussion and practical activities — not lecture-style delivery.

Real-world

Activities reflect how careers, recruitment and workplaces are actually changing.

AI where it matters

Explore where AI adds value — and where human judgement still matters.

Who we work with

Career Geek workshops are designed for young people across education, employability and community settings, with content tailored to the audience, programme and learning environment.

Secondary Schools

Career Geek sessions fit neatly into careers, PSHE and enrichment days. Workshops can be delivered to single classes, year groups or whole-key-stage assemblies.

Colleges and Sixth Forms

Interactive sessions that support tutorials, employability days and progression planning. Content is pitched at the right level for post-16 learners.

Charities and Youth Organisations

Flexible delivery for youth groups, mentoring programmes and community projects. Sessions are designed to be inclusive and accessible.

Local Authorities and Careers Hubs

Bespoke programmes that support careers strategies across schools, colleges and community partners.

Ready to bring Career Geek to your organisation?

Workshops can be tailored to your learners, programme and available delivery time.

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