Youth Employment UK

Hear from our 2024 Good Youth Employment Benchmark Award winners! 🎉 These awards recognise the employers that are making positive impact through their early careers programmes, as evidenced through our digital Benchmark tool. Congratulations to: Haven - Explore Award British Horseracing Authority / careersinracing - Experience Award Molson Coors Beverage Company - Employment Award Severn Trent - Corporate of the Year Coach Core Foundation - SME of the Year We also presented our Youth Ambassador of the Year award to Rylie, who is someone who continues to champion and support young people wherever possible. Could you be a 2025 winner? Start your Good Youth Employment Benchmark journey today, and you could be recognised next year. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eb6MNGkk

This week our Annual Office Decorating Competition was full of festive creativity, and the competition was fierce! 🎄 The well-deserved winners? The HR and Finance team, whose edible gingerbread house was the standout creation. 🍬🏠 (We’re pretty sure that masterpiece sealed their win.) What do you think - did the best team win? #ChristmasCreativity #GingerbreadHouse

How is your organisation preparing for 2025 recruitment trends? In our latest webinar, Youth Employment Recruitment Trends for 2025, our CEO Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE and Deputy CEO Lauren Mistry explored the challenges and opportunities that will shape the youth employment landscape next year. This snippet highlights just a fraction of the invaluable insights shared, from attracting diverse talent to retaining young employees. ➡️ Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eJtaY3BD 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for youth employment, and Youth Employment UK is perfectly positioned to help you navigate it. Join our Membership community to access the tools, resources, and support you need to attract, recruit, and retain young talent. ➡️ Learn more about Membership here: https://lnkd.in/eNKn83s6 #YouthEmploymentUK #RecruitmentTrends2025 #FutureOfWork

How has 2024 shaped youth employment, and what’s on the horizon for 2025? We’re delighted to launch the 4th edition of our Champion and Change magazine: Our Year In Focus. Inside, we celebrate the achievements of 2024, reflect on the highlights from the 2024 Good Youth Employment Symposium & Awards, and share findings from the 2024 Good Youth Employment Benchmark. We also look ahead with predictions for 2025 and how we can prepare for what’s next in youth employment. ➡️ Read the magazine today and discover the key moments and insights driving change in youth employment: https://lnkd.in/e_4z3T48 #YouthEmploymentUK #ChampionAndChange

Are the right young people seeing the opportunities you’re creating? We’re proud to have helped Lloyds Banking Group add 7 fantastic apprenticeships to our Opportunity Finder. They join other Members like the Royal Air Force (RAF), IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Haven in making impactful opportunities accessible to young people. With so many young people unsure if they’ll find the right opportunities locally, it’s great to see organisations stepping up to make a difference. The new year is a perfect time to amplify your reach - get your opportunities in front of those who need them most through our Opportunity Finder. ➡️ Join our Membership community and see how we can support your employment efforts: https://lnkd.in/eNKn83s6 #YouthEmploymentUK #Apprenticeships

Why is the Youth Voice Census so important? At our Youth Voice Census Launch in London, Barry Fletcher, CEO of Youth Futures Foundation, shared why this work matters: “The Youth Voice Census is super important because it gives really in-depth understanding of the challenges that are facing young people today. It doesn’t just look at the surface level. With the number of questions asked, it really delves into what’s happening to young people in school, in work, and outside of school.” Barry’s words highlight the value of truly listening to young people and using their voices to shape the policies, opportunities, and support they need. ➡️ Explore the full Youth Voice Census 2024 report to hear directly from over 5,000 young people and uncover what we can all do to create meaningful change: https://lnkd.in/emC67x4A #YouthVoiceCensus2024 #YouthEmploymentUK

We're hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 17th December on the latest youth employment trends that is essential for employers in 2025. Stay ahead of youth employment recruitment trends for 2025 and register today: https://lnkd.in/e4DWWGyJ Join our Deputy CEO, Lauren Mistry, as we explore the latest youth employment trends and share actionable insights to help your organisation navigate what is next.

Could this be a game-changer for young people’s career options? Starting in 2026, apprenticeships will receive UCAS Tariff points, ensuring they stand shoulder to shoulder with A-levels and other qualifications as credible pathways to higher education. Want to know how it works and what it means for the future of education? 📖 Read the full article now: https://lnkd.in/ezUE45NV #Apprenticeships #YouthEmploymentUK

Experience the best moments from the Good Youth Employment Symposium & Awards 2024! 🎉 Last week was an incredible day filled with thought-provoking panel discussions, inspiring award winners, and fantastic networking opportunities. A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and attendees for making it such a memorable event. For those who couldn’t join us, you can find out more about the Symposium and watch the full panel sessions here: https://lnkd.in/edAaBGhq Let’s keep the energy going as we work together to create brighter futures for young people. 💡 #GYEsymposium24 #YouthEmploymentUK

For the final Youth Employment Group meeting of 2024, we are delighted to be joined by Matt Foulds and Umar Akram (DWP) who will give an overview of the Youth Guarantee and answer your questions. 📅18 December 2024 ⌚ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Please email @yegsecretariat@youthfuturesfoundation.org to sign up!