Join employers to learn about Youth Jobs Grants, accessing new talent, expert support and more. Free breakfast provided.
Join Connect to Work for a free employer event exploring the grants, services and local support available to help businesses recruit and support young people and those facing barriers to work.
Learn how to access the new Youth Jobs Grants, hear practical insights from local experts, and leave with clear next steps for accessing new talent for your business.
Event rundown
- 8.30am – 9.15am: Open, networking & free breakfast
- 9.15am – 11.15am: Speakers and engaging break out groups for collaborative discussion
- 11.15am – Midday: Refreshments, networking and follow-up conversations
Speakers include
- Esme Southgate, Connect to Work / Future Projects
Introducing the Connect to Work programme and the support available to participants and employers.
- Georgie Murdoch & Jamie Saunders, MAP
Discussing young people, the challenges they face, the strengths they bring, and the support MAP can offer.
- Kimberly Myhill, Equal Lives
Exploring disabilities, hidden disabilities, and how many reasonable adjustments can be simple and low-cost.
- Clint Kent, DWP
Covering the new Youth Guarantee offer to Employers, Disability Confident, Access to Work and Disability Employment Advisers
- Mark Surridge, Apprenticeships Norfolk
Explaining how apprenticeships work, plus the grants, incentives and support available to employers.