List of Universities in the West Midlands

Discover all the universities in Youth Friendly West Midlands along with their specialisations and contact details. See which one is […]


The Prime Minister announces a major expansion of post-18 education

The Government announced a ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ today, alongside flexible loans as the country seeks to build back from the […]


Career Planning: A Simple 4-Step Process to Get Started

Have you dedicated time to career planning? It’s worth it! A solid career planning process can help you work out […]


How has job hunting for young people changed during COVID-19? Get tips from Youth Ambassador Alina

Young job hunters during COVID-19 face increased competition and new online processes. Our Youth Ambassador Alina shares tips for other […]


1000 Opportunities Campaign: Avoiding crisis levels of youth unemployment

The Youth Employment Group is calling on policymakers to act now to prevent record levels of unemployed young people after […]


Every Mind Matters: Mental Health Advice from the NHS

The NHS has launched its Every Mind Matters campaign aimed at supporting children’s and young people’s mental health. It’s a […]


Youth Employment Group Recommendations

Read the final recommendations of the Youth Employment Group on supporting young people whose employment has been impacted by the […]


The Long Shadow of Deprivation : The Social Mobility Commission

The Social Mobility Commission have released their latest research. Drawing on their previous work this report explores the degree to […]


Young people are still fairing worse than other groups: Labour Market Stats September 2020

The ONS have released the latest Labour Market Overview covering the months May – July, there is additional data that […]


Free STEM Careers In Eyecare Lesson Plan – ABDO

Free STEM careers in eyecare lesson plan: Teachers and Careers Leaders can help students and learners explore eyecare careers they […]


What is LMI, How Can It Help Young People, and How Do You Use It?

As of 2020, the youth unemployment rate in the UK sits at 12.7%. Though this is a substantial reduction from […]


Getting Logical: If You Want Something, Ask Yourself Why

Have you ever paused to ask yourself why you want what you want? If you answered “no,” you’re far from […]