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Attend The Employment Event of the Year!

Event Details

Join us on Tuesday 3rd December, at our free conference and networking event at the IET: Austin Court, 80 Cambridge St, B1 2NP.

This full-day event will run from 09:00 - 18:00, and we will be exploring the best practises in youth employment. Refreshments will be provided.

Who Should Attend?

This symposium is for Employers, HR, Talent and Recruitment Professionals who are keen to understand how to best support, attract and retain the future talent for their business needs.

Speakers & Panels

Youth Employment Landscape:

  • BASE – Laura Davis
  • OAL – Jan Richardson-Wilde
  • West Midlands Combined Authority – Mahfia Watkinson
  • Youth Futures Foundation – Andrea Barry

Explore:

  • BICSc – Kelsey Hargreeves
  • Careers and Enterprise Company – Erica Chamberlain

Experience:

  • Movement to Work – Sareena Bains
  • Haven – Dean Giles

Employment:

  • Business in the Community – Ola Kolade
  • Greencore – Hayley White

Activities on the Day

We will be launching our national Good Youth Employment Benchmark findings, hosting talks from expert speakers, and presenting our Good Youth Employment Awards.

Key sessions and panels will be led by employers and industry leaders who have developed advanced youth employment strategies and are removing barriers to work for young people.

The interactive sessions will focus on the youth employment landscape and the three core areas of the Employer Benchmark: Explore, Experience and Employment. Our Youth Ambassadors will be in attendance, providing their insight into the youth employment landscape and their own experiences.

Come away from the day with key insights and practical tips to support your organisation in attracting, recruiting, and retaining young talent.

Download the Agenda

FAQs

What is the Dress Code for the Day?

The dress code is ‘Business Casual’. If you need further help, please get in touch.

I'm an exhibitor, can I bring my own banner stand?

yes, you can bring a maximum of x2 pop up banners. Each exhibitor will be provided with a clothed 6ft table and chair as standard.

Where should I park?

Car parking is very limited at the Birmingham IET. The nearest car park is a 2-minute walk away at Utilita Arena Birmingham (North Car Park), Utilita Arena Birmingham, King Edwards Rd, Birmingham B1 2AA.

What time should I Arrive?

Please see our agenda for the timings of the day.

I've registered, can I bring someone along with me?

We’re delighted you’d like to bring a guest. Everyone coming to the event must complete the registration form. This is because we need to submit final numbers to the venue and ensure everyone’s dietary and accessibility requirements are taken into consideration.

With Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors

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About Youth Employment UK

Youth Employment UK is an independent, not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. As experts on youth employment and unemployment, we are ideally placed to understand the complex landscape facing young people, educators, employers and policymakers.

Press enquiries should be directed to info@youthemployment.org.uk