initiative

Initiative – an Overview


Developing and Demonstrating Initiative

Have you ever started a project or activity on your own? That’s a great way of developing your initiative – […]


Developing a Work Shadowing Programme

Companies and organisations that want to attract and retain top talent understand the benefits of supporting young people in the […]


Safeguarding Young People: Information for Employers

Youth Employment UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. As an employer, it’s important to […]


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10 Things Young People Look for in Employers

One of the questions we hear most often from employers is “How can we attract talented young people to work […]


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10 Tips to Create a Youth Voice Panel

As an employer of young people, listening to their voices and gathering their input is a vital step in creating […]


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Developing a Work Experience Programme

The current jobs market is more competitive than ever, and young employees and prospective employees are seeking opportunities to help […]


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Working with Youth Groups and Job Centres as an Employer

Today’s employment landscape is more dynamic than ever, continuously evolving and adapting to the changing realities of modern life, technology, […]


How Can Employers Engage with Young People Who Have Left School or Otherwise Disengaged?

As of the end of 2023, it was estimated that just over 850,000 young people aged 16-24 in the UK […]


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What Does Running a Good Graduate Programme Look Like?

As of 2023, just under 39% of the UK’s 18 year olds were admitted to university and around 900,000 students […]


What Employers Can Expect from Careers Fairs (and What Young People Expect From You)

For young people looking for work and employers looking to build their talent pipelines, careers fairs, talks, and other similar […]


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What Does Running a Good Entry Level Programme Look Like?

We often hear from young people that it seems to be harder than ever to find good entry level job […]