Celebrating Youth Employment Week and Enhancing Employer Support

Join us for an insightful conclusion to Youth Employment Week with a special webinar designed to celebrate key activities from the week and delve into effective strategies for enhancing youth employment, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace.

Hosted by Jagdeep Soor of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, this session will feature pivotal contributions from Youth Employment UK and Youth Futures Foundation, leaders in youth employment initiatives.

Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO Youth Employment UK

Dive into an interactive session on the Good Youth Employment Benchmark, a collaborative tool co-funded by the Youth Futures Foundation. This session will focus on how employers can leverage this benchmark to measure and enhance their youth employment practices, emphasising supporting marginalized youth and bridging the practice gap with the latest and most effective strategies.

Eleanor Marsea, Engagement Manager at Youth Futures Foundation

Learn about their role in supporting the Benchmark and the critical importance of building a strong evidence base in the youth employment sector. The discussion will also cover their research on race disparity and introduce practical resources like the employer toolkit to improve employment practices.

Martin Chandler, Chief Engagement & Enrichment Officer at Pathway Group

Tackling Youth Unemployment, highlighting the critical issue of youth unemployment, exploring innovative strategies to empower young people in today's dynamic job market.

David Gaughan, Head of Employer Services at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

David will showcase the West Midlands Combined Authority's groundbreaking plan to combat youth unemployment.

This webinar is a must-attend for employers looking to improve their youth employment strategies and for those interested in the latest research and tools in the field. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical solutions to drive meaningful organisational change.

ADSMF Measuring Youth Employment Activity