Nottingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair attracts hundreds of young jobseekers
Nottingham hosted its first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, offering over 600 vacancies from major employers to young jobseekers, with workshops and on-the-spot interviews.
Nottingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair drew hundreds of young people to Notts County Football Club, where nearly 65 of the UK’s largest employers, including Amazon, Boots, and Puregym, showcased over 600 vacancies. The event provided a platform for young attendees to explore jobs, apprenticeships, training, and work experience across retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. Employers connected directly with jobseekers, offering hands-on advice on applications, interviews, and career planning, while also conducting on-the-spot interviews for live roles.
The Jobs Fair is part of the Government’s £2.5 billion youth employment support package, designed to help young people under 25 secure work or training opportunities. Workshops were held to equip attendees with skills such as using AI tools to enhance CVs and interview preparation, with support from organisations like Google. The event underscored the Government’s commitment to delivering at least one Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair in every region of Great Britain, ensuring local access to opportunities.
Over 770 young people attended the Nottingham event, many securing interviews or advice to take their first steps into employment. The Government’s Youth Guarantee aims to provide every young person with a pathway to earn or learn, backed by a £2.5 billion investment supporting almost one million young people and creating 500,000 opportunities nationwide.
Youth Guarantee Jobs Fairs have already taken place in Blackpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, London, and Leeds, resulting in over 1,000 young people moving into jobs, work experience, or training. The Nottingham event continues this nationwide initiative, reinforcing the Government’s pledge to offer high-quality pathways to all young people under 25.