One of NCC’s partner companies, Youth Employment UK (YEUK), are hosting their annual conference to promote the creation of a youth friendly culture.
One of NCC’s partner companies, Youth Employment UK (YEUK), are hosting their annual conference to promote the creation of a youth friendly culture.
The Youth Friendly Employment Conference 2015 will offer a wide range of exhibitions, such as presentations and panel discussions, alongside group sessions to assist companies in promoting their business attitude to youths.
The conference is built on five themes of their Youth Friendly Charter, an agreement that companies can sign to demonstrate their commitment to supporting young people in the workplace.
The conference will feature a large amount of high profile speakers, who will be providing attendees with their expertise and experience of young people in the workplace.
Each of the speakers, such as Learn Direct, National Grid, Standard Life and Interserve, will be discussing their approach to one of the YEUK Charter’s key themes.
The Keynote Speaker for 2015 is Rt. Hon. Priti Patel MP, the current Minister of State for Employment, who will be sharing her views of Youth Employment in the UK.
The conference is due to be held on Tuesday 1st December 2015, at the Millenium Gloucester Hotel in London. For ticket availability, click here.
What are the 5 Key Themes of the Youth Friendly Charter?
Youth Voice: Agreeing to listen to the ideas of young people and providing opportunities for them to be listened to where possible
Creating Opportunity: A decision to provide different opportunities for young people to gain necessary life skills
Recognising Talent: A promise to recruit young people based on ability, talent and potential
Fair Employment: Attempting where possible to assist young people to enter the workforce
Developing People: A commitment to supporting the continuing personal development of young people in the workplace
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