LONDON, Oct. 30, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Connecting one million young people to meaningful work and breaking down barriers to social mobility.
Founded by Youth Group, Youth Careers is a new tool designed to help young people, especially those from socially mobile backgrounds, navigate the job market. With 72% of young people feeling disconnected from the job market and 60% experiencing ghosting, Youth Careers focuses on creating connections, purpose and opportunities that align with young people’s passions. I am. Youth Careers plans to give one million young people from socially mobile backgrounds access to meaningful career opportunities.
Youth Careers connects young people directly to career sites, connecting them to companies based on culture, mission, and values, bypassing traditional outdated job links and third-party job sites. This values-based approach helps young talents find careers that matter to them. Youth Careers has worked with a dedicated team of experts, including data scientists, to create a tool that is truly fit for purpose.
“Youth Careers is not just a tool, it’s a movement,” says Leon Marseglia, co-founder and CEO of UK Youth Group. “We are dedicated to helping socially mobile young people find careers that align with their values and aspirations.”
Jack Parsons, co-founder and group CEO of Youth Group, said: “We celebrate the unique culture of our company and at the same time support young people to find their place to thrive. , making it easier for young people with social mobility backgrounds and businesses to succeed together.” ”
Youth Careers is committed to increasing social mobility by breaking down systemic barriers. With a community of 1.8 million young people, this tool provides meaningful career opportunities and supports those who have traditionally been left out of the job market. Over the past four years, more than 105,000 young people have secured employment through youth group initiatives.
Youth Careers helps companies attract the right talent and ensures employers connect with diverse candidates. This approach improves corporate social responsibility (CSR) outcomes and accelerates talent acquisition. Companies like easyJet are already seeing increased engagement and positive outcomes through tools launched by Youth Group.
For more information, please visit youth.careers.
