Inspire the future workforce

It's vital that young people are involved with employers and get chance to experience workplaces. This is key in helping them find their best next step.

There's lots of ways your business could help young people. You could work with schools and colleges, or even with careers hubs on a larger local and regional scale.

As well as supporting young people, there's key benefits to businesses. You could improve personal development of your staff or find new talent for the future.

How you can get involved

You can get involved by:

• taking part in talks, careers fairs and networking events
• offering visits to your workplace
• helping with CV writing, application support and mock interviews
• offering chances to work shadow
• giving work experience and work placements
• mentoring in schools, college and other groups
• creating apprenticeships and paid undergraduate or graduate internships
• offering supported internships for people with learning difficulties or disabilities and vulnerable groups
• matching our commitment to prioritise employment options for young people in or leaving care in Barnsley