16 July 2025
At this edition of the ERSA Employer Engagement Forum, we are joined by Lauren Mistry, Deputy CEO at Youth Employment UK, to share the findings from the recent APPG for Youth Employment inquiry on employer engagement for the Youth Guarantee.
The inquiry focused on:
- Understanding the barriers and opportunities for employer engagement in the Youth Guarantee.
- Exploring the benefits for employers and effective communication strategies.
- Examining the role of government incentives and best practices for employer engagement.
- Addressing the specific needs of young people with mental health or physical challenges, unpaid caregiving responsibilities, or those facing transport and homelessness issues.
Using both verbal and written evidence, the report provides three short-term recommendations for the Youth Guarantee Trailblazers and three long-term recommendations.