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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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Navigating 2024 with Strength and Resilience: A Guide for Young People

Do you often feel worried about the things that are going on in the world? Do you find yourself glued […]

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Unpaid Internships: Advice for Employers

Unpaid internships are controversial. However, they remain a common practice in many industries, with employers arguing that they can provide […]

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Work Experience: a Day in the Life of a Teacher

If you are considering teaching as a career option, gaining work experience is a great way to explore what a […]

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My Child Wants to Drop Out – What do I do?

Your child may have expressed wanting to drop out of their study or training. Whether they’re in sixth form, at […]

Employer Opportunity: Support West London Young People with Mentoring

Join CONNECT Career Mentoring and support young people from Hillingdon. Spark! are looking for volunteers who can support a young […]

10 Free Teacher Resources For National Careers Week (4 – 9th March 2024)

National Careers Week (4 – 9th March 2024 ) is a great time to make the most of free teaching […]

Celebrating Youth Ambassadors and their work: a 2023 reflection

2023 has been a big year for Youth Employment UK, and we want to share the brilliant work of our […]

Higher Apprenticeship Opportunities with Heidelberg Materials

Youth Friendly Employer Heidelberg Materials have just started recruiting for their Higher Apprenticeships all over the UK. Here’s some more […]

Industrial Placement with the Environment Agency: Rachel’s Story

Thinking about applying for an industrial placement with the Environment Agency? Read Rachel’s story to find out more about it. […]

What Are Green Careers And What Skills Do I Need?

Ever heard of ‘green jobs’? Let’s take a look at what they are, what skills you might need, and how […]

Inclusive Recruitment: Should You Drop Grade Requirements on Early Career Job Vacancies?

Do you list grade requirements in your early career job vacancies? Find out whether it’s the right thing to do […]