In 2024/25 we partnered with 455 employers from across 25 sectors. Our network ranges from large multi-nationals, such as GSK and Cisco, to hundreds of Small and Medium Enterprises and micro high-street business, working together to form strong, supportive and sustainable relationships between businesses, schools and young people.
Partnering with Youth Careers Collective means opening up exciting opportunities that inspire and enlighten young people, but there are also many benefits to your business:
- Raise awareness of your business and your industry
- Create rewarding and impactful volunteering opportunities for your staff
- Develop staff skills and experience
- Build diverse talent pipeline and future workforce in your local community
- Develop sustainable links with local schools, colleges and communities
- Increase customer preference for your brand
- Develop greater understanding of the local community and marketplace
- Participate in networking opportunities
There are a range of activities businesses and employers can get involved to help us change young lives:
- Support career and employability skills workshops
- Host Industry Insight days
- Participate in mock interviews and speed networking sessions with young people
- Host work experience and internships
- Provide CV advice and support
- Become a Career Mentor
- Participate at events
- Support the Youth Career Awards
However, we welcome conversations to explore a more strategic partnership, meeting both your priorities as a business and the needs in your communities. Our Gold Standard approach is the ‘Pathways Partnership Programmes’ which you can read more by clicking below, but we are always keen to discuss any ways that we are able to collaborate to improve young lives.
If you or your company are interested in getting involved, to help us ensure that the next generation have the skills, experience and knowledge they need to safely transition into employment and meaningful careers, please contact us here, or e-mail rachelmcadam@youthcareers.org.uk
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