Nottingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair attracts hundreds of young jobseekers

The fair was hosted at Notts County Football Club, and highlighted opportunities for young people at almost 65 of the UK’s largest businesses, including Amazon, Boots, and Puregym.  

More than 600 vacancies were on offer, as employers connected with young people to showcase jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities in the region. 

Jobs fair is part of Government’s wider youth employment support, backed by £2.5 billion investment to help young people build a strong career path.  

Hundreds of young people attended Nottingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, to explore opportunities for jobs, apprenticeships, training and work experience at some of the UK’s largest businesses.  

The Youth Guarantee is the Government’s package of support aimed at giving every young person the chance to earn or learn, and the Jobs Fairs have become a key part of this, taking place across the country.  

At Notts County’s Meadow Lane Stadium, employers attended from across retail, manufacturing, hospitality and healthcare sectors, including Amazon, Boots, East Midlands Railways, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. 

During the event, around 770 young people attended, many receiving hands on advice on looking for job opportunities, completing applications, and preparing for interviews, giving them the confidence and skills they need to take the first step towards employment.  

Minister for Employment Andrew Western said:  

Hundreds of young people are taking their first step into employment at our Youth Guarantee Jobs Fairs, meeting employers with live vacancies and securing interviews on the spot. 

By delivering Youth Guarantee Jobs Fairs in each area across the country, we’re backing young people and giving them the best possible start.