Younger workers least satisfied with job progression and skills development – Mitie
The youngest group, aged 18 to 34, were the most likely to see career progression and learning new skills as key motivators, in addition to salary.
Liverpool City Council to provide grants to local organisations in youth employment boost
The funding is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and youth unemployment.
Youth Employment UK and NHS launch careers hub to support future workforce
The initiative is backed by organisations including City & Guilds, Gateway Qualifications, NCFE, NOCN Group and OAL, and aims to strengthen the future talent pipeline across both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Pertemps Network Group launches video series to inspire young people in careers
Created alongside three major UK employers – Boots UK, My Policy and the William Mitchell Group – the series brings real-world workplace insights directly into classrooms.
Most Brits back equal minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds – YouGov
One in five (22%) said there should be a lower minimum wage for people under 21 and 67% said the same minimum wage should apply to everyone over 18.
Renfrewshire pupils gain paid work experience through ‘Career Ready’ programme
The two-year scheme includes mentoring, masterclasses, and a paid internship, giving pupils work-based learning before they leave school.
Employment partners call for more flexible workplace experience options for young people
Chris Burden said: “Too many young people in the West Midlands are missing out on workplace experiences because there aren’t enough being offered."
CIH Futures partners with Altair Ltd to launch young professionals survey
The survey will look at job satisfaction, career development, sector challenges, diversity and inclusion, and what young workers want to see in the years ahead.
Government investment to help disadvantaged young people into aviation careers
This move was designed to strengthen the future of the country’s £20bn air transport and aerospace sector and its 240,000-strong workforce.
Young workers fear poor health will force them out of jobs, survey reveals
The survey by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University found 43% of workers aged 16-24 were worried declining health could push them out of work.
c2c appoints four young staff members through King’s Trust railways programme
New recruits Jack Wood, Fatihur Rahman, Arif Torofdar and Lindsey Keeling have joined in permanent roles.
E.ON rated top workplace for young employees
The recognition covered E.ON’s UK businesses, including E.ON Next, npower business solutions, and E.ON energy infrastructure solutions.
