Inspiring young Londoners to think about their futures.

Step Up Expo is the leading event in teen choices for education and careers. Students aged 14-18 years old and parents will be guided through the minefield of education choices and career pathways from an array of industry experts. Uncover GCSE/BTEC options, 16+ school and college choices, employment and training, gap years, 18+ education, apprenticeships and career options.

Open doors and discuss endless opportunities with potential future employers, apprenticeship providers, and universities, and learn how the choices made now can impact 18+ education and career options. A variety of companies will also be on hand to talk through their valuable work experience options, part-time jobs, and mentorship programmes.

With live workshops throughout the event, you can also gain practical advice and support on the issues of today, including vital life skills: money management, maintaining health and well-being; and the future of work.

Helping teenagers & parents through the minefield of education choices:

• GCSE options & alternatives
• 16+ school/college choices
• 16+ subject & qualification choices
• 18+ education & career choices

Have those vital, in depth, face-to-face discussions with senior admissions staff, headteachers, sixth form heads and course leaders that are hard to fit around whistle-stop group school tours at Open Days:

• Join our immersive talks programme, which is designed to answer all the key GCSE and 16+ questions

Explore the different pathways towards work:

• Talk with employers, apprenticeship providers and universities;
• Learn how choices you are making now will impact your 18+ education & career options;
• Sign up for work experience, part-time jobs, mentorship programmes.

PLUS practical advice and support on the issues facing pupils today, including:

• Key teen issues from social media bullying to planning your prom;
• Vital life skills: money management, maintaining your health and well-being;
• The future of work and how London will adapt to cope with climate change.