Our Youth Action Forum took place in Liverpool on the 9th July 2026. Hosted with our partners at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the event brought together employers and partners to discuss and design inclusive, effective pathways to work for NEET young people.
In May, Movement to Work hosted their annual Youth Employability Summit and Awards. Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees!
Movement to Work convened over 40 employers at its February Youth Action Forum to explore support for young people facing employment barriers. New employer guides on inclusive hiring have since been launched.
Through YouthPath, Tom secured a work-experience placement at architecture consultancy Cunliffes after years of struggling to gain employer responses — transforming his confidence and career prospects.
Movement to Work has unveiled the shortlisted nominees for its 2026 Youth Employability Awards, celebrating employers, partners and young people driving change in youth employment across the UK.
Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer at Tesco, has been appointed as the new Chair of Movement to Work, succeeding Charles Woodburn after three years of leadership.
Movement to Work hosted an AI Skills Festival at Villa Park on 6th March, bringing together hundreds of young people aged 18–30 who are NEET to build digital skills and explore career pathways.
Movement to Work has launched Level Up for Work — a campaign to help NEET young people build confidence using AI responsibly in their job search, featuring free training developed with Microsoft and Accenture.
Greater Manchester has launched YouthPath, a national initiative connecting employers with NEET young people. The programme offers work experience, apprenticeships and entry-level roles to 16–30-year-olds.
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