Possible Paths is developing into a searchable platform that brings together real career stories from people connected to local communities.
The aim is to create a resource that helps young people explore pathways into work through stories that feel relevant, relatable and grounded in real experience.
What the platform will offer
The platform will host a growing collection of portraits, interviews and career stories. Young people will be able to explore these by interest, place, pathway and other lived experiences, helping them connect with stories that reflect their own starting point, interests and ambitions.
It will present a wide range of journeys, including different routes into work, career changes and challenges, and both local pathways and those that lead further afield. By making these stories visible and searchable, the platform supports a deeper understanding of how working lives develop over time.
Who it is for
The platform is being developed for young people exploring future pathways, as well as teachers, educators and professionals working in careers and employability. It is designed to support conversations about work, identity and opportunity, both inside and outside formal education settings.
Shaped through consultation
The development of the platform is guided by consultation with the people who will use it. This includes young people and professionals working with young people in education and employability.
Their input is helping to shape how the platform works, what it includes and how it can be used in practice. Separate consultation opportunities are in place to gather insight from both groups, ensuring the platform responds to real needs and experiences.
You can take part in consultation by sharing your views through the relevant section below.
A growing resource
The platform will continue to grow over time, with new stories added through both the collaborative project and wider community contributions.
Each phase of Possible Paths builds on the last, creating a long-term archive that reflects the diversity, complexity and potential of real career journeys.
Looking ahead
As the platform develops, it will strengthen connections between young people, communities and the world of work. It will support young people to see what is possible, ask questions and begin to imagine their own future pathways with greater confidence.