The Tower Hamlets economy is booming. There are now two jobs for every working-age resident - soon there will be three. Canary Wharf is a world centre for finance, Shoreditch is a national centre for young creative industries, the Olympics is on our doorstep and the number of local small businesses is growing fast.

There are plenty of opportunities for young people with the right skills and drive - and plenty of support for those who aren't sure what they want.

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Futures Careers advice will help you choose the kind of work that suits you best.

JobsNextDoor will help you see how your skills fit into jobs found in East London including the City and Canary Wharf.

Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership has lots of programmes that link schools and businesses and help you get a taste of working life.

The Summer University and AMP have opportunities for you to spread your wings and try new activities that might help your career planning