We've created 5 QuickStart Guides for teachers and careers leaders to use with their students during Youth Employment Week.
Each day has a specific theme, with downloadable resources below to involve your students in activities.
You can download all our Quickstart guides as a zip file, or download them individually below.
Day 1 Teaching Guide
Young Professional Programme
Our Young Professional Programme is a suite of free online courses which help young people aged 11-30 explore their strengths, skills and interests. See how to use this programme to help your students and learners build skills to transition into what’s next.
Download Quickstart guide Explore Young Professional Programme
On this day... young people can explore their skills.
Day 2 Teaching Guide
Virtual Work Experience
Youth Employment UK offers free virtual work experience programmes, aimed at 11-19 year olds (KS3, KS4 and KS5). We have created virtual work experience programmes to help young people understand what they may enjoy in the world of work, and understand the range of careers and pathways that are available to them.
Download Quickstart guide Explore Virtual Work Experience
On this day... young people can explore life and work experience.
Day 3 Teaching Guide
Opportunity Finder
Youth Employment UK have created an Opportunity Finder where young people can search for Youth Friendly organisations and opportunities where they live. Opportunities for young people up to the age of 30 include jobs, paid training (such as traineeships and apprenticeships), work placements, career events and workshops, and much more.
Download Quickstart guide Explore Opportunity Finder
On this day... young people can explore what comes next.
Day 4 Teaching Guide
Starting a New Job
Starting a new job can be a daunting time for a young person. Youth Employment UK’s Starting a New Job hub aims to support young people with how to prepare, what to expect, and what they need to know for starting their first job or paid training programme, no matter what it is.
Download Quickstart guide Explore Starting a New Job
On this day... young people can explore first jobs.
Day 5 Teaching Guide
Networking and LinkedIn
For Day 5 of Youth Employment Week, our overarching focus is “Career Navigator”. In the current world of work, networking is an essential part of job hunting and career progression. We know the impact of networking on career goals, and the
social media platform LinkedIn can play a huge role in supporting young people with this at the beginning of their career. We
can help you to support young people in understanding what networking is, its value, and why they should set up a LinkedIn profile.
On this day... young people can explore first jobs.
During Youth Employment Week we are hosting events that both educators and young people can attend. Register for your place:
Summer Next Steps webinar: 6th July
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