Employer Engagement

Discover how your company can get involved in London Youth programmes

If you are an employer and would like to take part in our employability offer, or would like to talk about supporting young people into meaningful work please get in contact by email or call 020 7549 8800 and ask for the Employability Team. We can tell you about the full breath of what we do  and how you might be able to get involved across the range of programmes we deliver with our membership.

JobShare Videos
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Supported by London Youth staff, volunteer employees create short videos using a laptop or smart phone. Telling the story of your employment journey, including any advice you would offer to young people starting their careers.

Hosted on the London Youth website here.

Inspire Event
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Volunteer employees host an inspirational day at your office to explain more about what your organisation does and showcase the variety of jobs. This can be a half or full day, and include group sessions, mock interviews, challenges etc.

This engagement can be hosted digitally.

Work Experience
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London Youth staff are ready to help you shape a relevant work experience programme for your organisation, as well as connecting London Youth members and young people to any opportunities for further pathways such as placements, internships and apprenticeships.

This engagement can be hosted digitally.

HeadStart Partner
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Partner employers connect with one of our member organisations delivering the HeadStart Action Programme, working together to design an Employer Insight Day. At the end of the programme young people work towards a guaranteed interview for a work experience or job placement.

To find out more, contact the team here.

 

Youth Friendly Employer Badge – Youth Employment UK

Youth Employment UK have made their Youth Friendly Employer Badge FREE to those organisations who commit to the five principles of Good Youth Employment in the Good Youth Employment Charter.

  • Creating opportunity
  • Recognising Talent
  • Fair Employment
  • Developing People
  • Youth Voice

Signing up also gives access to a great suite of free resources and support that will be valuable in shaping any Kickstart Placements, as well as giving you access to our employer newsletter with the latest policy updates and opportunities.