Neil Greenberg, president of the Society of Occupational Medicine, said employers felt more confident hiring and supporting young people with health conditions when they had access to work and health expertise.
Opinium and British Retail Consortium found that younger unemployed people were the group most in need additional Government support.
The programme aims to reach 100,000 young people by 2028, 500,000 by 2032 and one million by 2036, with a focus on equipping the next generation with practical skills.
The McDonald’s Youth Confidence Index 2026 showed 44% of NEETs had a clear plan for their career, compared with 66% of other young people.
It will be held on 23rd March at 3pm, with speakers from the AFP, Openreach and Futures for All.
The event, marking National Apprenticeship Week, will bring together local employers, education and training providers from a range of industries.
Naomi Furlonger said: "We’re investing in early career pathways to give the next generation the opportunity to build meaningful careers while shaping a cleaner, fairer energy future.”
The inquiry, backed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), comes as almost one million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
James Cockett said: “It’s clear the Government needs to take stronger action to support young people in securing valuable training and employment opportunities."
The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will support initiatives designed to showcase the wide range of skilled and technical jobs available in aviation.
Discover! Creative Careers Month, which ran throughout November, provided 79,134 people aged 11 to 18 with direct encounters with creative industry employers.
The funding will create 350,000 new workplace or training opportunities in sectors such as construction, health and social care and hospitality.