Youth Employment Plan

Mayor Richard Parker sat down on a bench talking to a group of school children.

The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, launched his flagship plan for youth unemployment in the West Midlands in July 2024.

The initial phase of the West Midlands youth employment plan sets out the offer to young people to ensure they have the best possible start to their working lives through meaningful advice, support services and pathways, in addition to a commitment to creating 20,000 new work experience, training placements and apprenticeships by working with partners and businesses across the region.

The youth employment plan offers:

Pre-employment training in the region's fastest growing sectors and green skills, with a guaranteed interview
Dedicated work coach support for young people who are out of work
Fully-funded training, up to level 3, to help young people develop the skills needed for work
Access to mental and physical health support, including talking therapies
Building on existing youth hubs to provide all young people with access to a range of support and services, including debt and careers advice

Employer Pledge

Find out more about our Employer Pledge here.