The event, held at Notts County Football Club, showcased opportunities from nearly 65 of the UK’s largest businesses, including Amazon, Boots, and Puregym. More than 600 vacancies were on offer, with employers connecting with young attendees to present jobs, apprenticeships, and training prospects in the region.
Part of the Government’s wider youth employment support, backed by a £2.5 billion investment, the fair aims to help young people build strong career paths. The Youth Guarantee initiative ensures every young person under 25 is offered high-quality pathways such as employment, continued education, apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience, or Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes.
Employers from sectors including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare attended, with around 770 young people participating. Attendees received hands-on advice on job searching, application completion, and interview preparation. Workshops, including one by Google on using AI for CV enhancement and career planning, were also held.
“"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."
Similar Youth Guarantee Jobs Fairs have already taken place in Blackpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, London, and Leeds, resulting in over 1,000 young people securing jobs, work experiences, or training opportunities. The Government plans to deliver at least one such fair in every region of Great Britain.
The event featured over 65 employers and providers from Nottingham and surrounding areas, including various Army Reserves units, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, HMRC, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Nottinghamshire Police, alongside numerous healthcare and recruitment services.
