Attracting young employees

There are many benefits of employing young people, including:

• bringing a fresh perspective
• technical skills and understanding of emerging technologies
• flexibility and loyalty
• workforce diversity
• good social values
• building and developing your own talent
• opportunities for other employees to mentor young employees
• investing in the young adults of South Gloucestershire

Where to advertise your vacancies

You can use a range of approaches to attract young employees and make sure your job vacancies are seen by potential applicants.

These include:

• social media
• online job boards and employment websites
• your own website
• Jobcentre Plus
• recruitment agencies
• local schools, colleges and universities
• Help from schemes and development programmes

Help from schemes and development programmes

There are many schemes and development programmes you can use to attract young employees.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great opportunity for both the apprentice and the employer. Hiring an apprentice can be a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a skilled and motivated workforce.

You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers and university graduates, to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely.

GOV.UK has guidance on employing an apprentice including, the steps you will need to take and the funding available to help pay for apprenticeship training.

Visit the apprenticeships website to learn more about apprenticeships.

T Levels

T Levels are 2 year qualification for 16 to 19 year olds. Designed with employers, each T Level helps young people develop the knowledge, attitude and practical skills they need.

Each course includes a 45 day industry placement, giving you the chance to benefit from early access to the brightest talent in areas where there may be a skills shortage.

GOV.UK has more information on T Levels, including:

• how it works
• skills available
• the benefits
• how to get involved

Become a Youth Friendly Employer

The Good Youth Employment Charter

The Good Youth Employment Charter has been developed with a range of youth employment experts and young people.

It aims to provide a framework to support, inspire and recognise employers who want to provide good quality opportunities for young people.

The Youth Employment UK website has more information on how to apply and work towards being recognised as a Youth Friendly Employer.

Youth Friendly Employer Badge

Businesses that take part in the Good Youth Employment Charter can use the Youth Friendly Employer Badge.

This helps young people to instantly recognise that you are an employer that cares about them.