Youth Futures Foundation

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.

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/publication/un…

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/f…

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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/publication/un…