Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We aim to narrow employment gaps for young people facing the greatest challenges.
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It was fantastic to host the Skills Minister, Baroness @Jacqui_Smith1, yesterday for the final Youth Employment Group (YEG) meeting of the year.
The Skills Minister spoke to 100 representatives from across the sector about the Govt's ambitions for the expanded Youth Guarantee.
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Last year we were pleased to commission research by @EmploymtStudies mapping education-to-employment transitions support in England.
The report’s graphic highlights the support available to marginalised young people as they transition into employment.
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#ICYMI: Our Future Voices Group wrote an open letter to policymakers outlining the urgency of the youth employment challenge, before bringing it to life through animation and spoken word.
Read 'Unlocking the Potential of Young People’ here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/p…
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Discover what we’ve been up to in the last couple of months by checking out our final newsletter of the year: mailchi.mp/ab5c9e8b4f7e/fina…
To continue receiving the latest updates in the youth employment sector in 2026, consider subscribing to our newsletter: youthfuturesfoundation.us20.…
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Last week, it was announced that the Government’s Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel will play a key role in advising Alan Milburn’s investigation into Young People and Work – sharing the reality of the youth unemployment and inactivity challenge for those directly affected.
Meaningful change happens when young people are at the heart of policy. Their voices must shape the systems designed to support them.
That’s why we’re proud to share our Future Voices Group’s vision to unlock young people’s potential, captured in an open letter to policymakers and brought to life through animation and spoken word.
Channelling their personal lived experiences, they call for systems change through joined-up support that reflects the real journeys of marginalised young people.
If this resonates with you or young people you work with, we encourage you to read, watch and share.
Learn more and read the letter: youthfuturesfoundation.org/p…
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From Brent, Hull, and the East Midlands, Summer, Emily, Rhyen, and Pedro share their journeys as youth ambassadors on our place-based youth employment programme.
This video, co-created by the ambassadors, not only shares their stories but also highlights the impact of youth voice when helping to shape local systems in their communities.
Watch: piped.video/watch?v=vXtGfnuH…
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🔊 We are inviting organisations to apply for funding and be part of delivering our Building Futures programme.
🔸Deliver 1:1 mentoring to young people in secondary schools
🔸Build trusted adult relationships grounded in trauma-informed practice
🔸Participate in a robust impact evaluation
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Earlier this week, our Future Voices Group Ambassador DAZO was invited to speak at the APPG on Youth Affairs’ final event of the year in Parliament, discussing the future of youth work.
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We welcome the National Youth Strategy’s commitment to ensuring that more young people can benefit from trusted adults, and its recognition of the support they can provide on the path to employment, with ‘Good Work’ identified as a key action area.
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Read The Missing Link: youthfuturesfoundation.org/p…
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Senior Policy Officer Alison McIntyre reflects on recent Government announcements & how an evidence-based systems change approach can help turn the tide for youth employment. Read the blog: ow.ly/quvH50XJHfy
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Today, Alan Milburn launched his investigation into young people not earning or learning.
Read the response from our Chief Executive, @Barry_YFF: youthfuturesfoundation.org/n…
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Our new report by @EmploymtStudies maps education-to-employment transitions for young people in England, revealing a fragmented & varied picture & highlighting the need to balance locally adaptive solutions with national-level consistency: ow.ly/t0bn50XJH4y
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🚨We're hiring for a Senior Evidence Evaluation Manager!
📍London, Leeds or Birmingham
🔸£45,850 - £51,810
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It was fantastic to host the Skills Minister, Baroness @Jacqui_Smith1, yesterday for the final Youth Employment Group (YEG) meeting of the year.
The Skills Minister spoke to 100 representatives from across the sector about the Govt's ambitions for the expanded Youth Guarantee.
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Expanding the Youth Guarantee – which was partially inspired by the Young Person’s Guarantee, a set of policy proposals long championed by the YEG – marks the close of another hugely impactful year for the group.
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Today, the Government published its National Youth Strategy, setting out a ten-year plan to rebuild youth services.
Informed by a national survey of more than 14,000 young people across England, the strategy includes a commitment to ensure 500,000 young people can access to a trusted adult outside the home, alongside a range of other measures.
Read our response: youthfuturesfoundation.org/n…
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The Youth Employment Group is delighted to welcome Baroness @Jacqui_Smith1, Minister for Skills for its final meeting of the year, taking place tomorrow (10 December) from 2-3pm.
If you would like to attend, please email yegsecretariat@youthfuturesfoundation.org.
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