We’re here to support you!

Here you’ll find various tools to support best practice as you build and expand your youth employability programmes.

Something missing or anything in particular you need ? Get in touch with a member of the team today or contact your MTW account manager and we’d be glad to help.

 

Young people need more support than ever to access meaningful employment.

At Movement to Work, we’re proud to work with partners who are breaking down barriers and supporting young people’s mental wellbeing.

In early 2025, we brought together young people, employers, and youth partners to share what’s working, and how we can do more. This guide brings together the most impactful ideas and practical tips from those conversations.

Click here to read the full guidance

 

Unlocking Potential

As an employer, learn how you can support NEET young people with specific backgrounds and needs. Click on the options below to see the relevant guidance. 

 

EMPLOYER GUIDE

Outlines a number of elements you should consider when developing your workplace opportunities – ensuring you make the most out of your Movement to Work membership.

MTW EMPLOYER GUIDE

Virtual WEx Toolkit

Made with the support of Accenture UK, this pack gives helpful tips and advice on how to set up virtual work experience programmes.

MTW Virtual WEX Toolkit

 

Young person welcome pack

This pack can be provided to young people during their placement: helping to record, reflect and review their experiences.

WELCOME PACK

Gov. Schemes

Find out more about the various government-funded employability initiatives that we can signpost you to, and the Movement to Work team is here to help if there’s anything else you need.

 

MTW Gov. Schemes

 

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

The Employability Skills Curriculum provides a comprehensive suite of training that is free of charge for members where employers can pick & choose from to support their Movement to Work placements.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TRAINING

YOUTH HUBS

Youth Hubs have been developed as part of the DWP Youth Offer to combat youth unemployment and ensure young people have the skills they need to find and secure employment. Download the flyer to find out more.

DOWNLOAD FLYER

 

Post PrOGRAMME OUTCOMES

This page contains a number of resources that you can signpost to candidates, including additional training courses and other work experience and employment opportunities. 

POST PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Youth Steering group guidance

Created during our Stand Out Youth Steering Group project debrief, this document gives helpful tips and advice on what to consider when hosting a Youth Steering Group within your organisation or project in future. 

DOWNLOAD GUIDANCE

 

WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

In collaboration with our youth engagement partners, we’ve collated expert employer guidance for working with different groups of young people.

YOUNG CARERS

YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM