Youth Employment UK

About us -

Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. As experts on youth employment and unemployment, we are ideally placed to understand the complex landscape facing young people, employers and policy makers.
Through our Membership and the growing commitments to the Good Youth Employment Standards we are collectively making a difference with every opportunity. You will find our Members wherever you see the Good Youth Employment Standards Badge.
The Youth Voice Census is an annual temperature check on how young people in the UK feel about life, study, work and general prospects. Over 4,000 young people aged 11-30 took part in 2023. It is the largest survey of young people in the UK.

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What we offer

Giving young people skills, careers support and tools to fulfil their potential

Our Skills and Careers Hub provides 11-30 year olds with free resources, advice and guidance. Designed with input from young people, the Skills and Careers Hub offers practical tools to support young people through education, transition into employment and beyond in a process of lifelong learning.

  • Careers inspiration
  • Skills development
  • Opportunities
  • Peer to peer content
  • Youth Friendly Employers
  • Information on a range of topics including mental health and finances and signposting to expert organisations and support

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Youth Friendly Employers have all committed to meeting Good Youth Employment Standards. They provide you with great early career opportunities including first jobs, apprenticeships, work experience, internships, summer jobs and graduate schemes.

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