5 Asks - Young Person's Guarantee

Employers are key to the success of the Young Person's Guarantee

The 5 Asks will help you consider how you can support the Young Person's Guarantee, and how they can benefit your business. You do not need to commit to all 5 Asks.

Ask 1: Prepare young people for the world of work

Could you inspire pupils and college students to gain the skills they need for the workplace? Offering work placements and mock interviews are helpful to young people. You can visit schools to talk about your business or even take on a Foundation Apprentice.

This could benefit your business in many ways, including:

increased business profile within the community
earlier access to future talent
the opportunity to develop and motivate your existing staff
increased awareness of your industry and organisation
meeting your corporate social responsibility
supporting the curriculum to be industry relevant

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Ask 2: Help all young people to achieve their potential

Some young people face more barriers to getting and keeping a job. Offering a variety of opportunities can change lives. Industry insights and awareness sessions, help with applying for jobs and work tasters are very useful. Mentoring is also an option, and volunteering placements can offer vital experience.

Benefits to your business may include:

enhanced creativity and innovation through a fresh perspective
support and develop your diversity and inclusion strategy
improved staff engagement and retention
competitive advantage within your industry
positive workplace culture
achieving your full business capability

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Ask 3: Invest in a skilled workforce

Providing work-based learning and training for young people is a great way to develop your business. Upskilling your workforce is an investment in the future. You could consider offering a Modern Apprenticeship or Graduate Apprenticeship. This can ensure you have people in place, learning the skills you need.

Benefits to your business may include:

a skilled workforce for now and in the future
unlocked potential
increased loyalty
fewer skills gaps
gaining a competitive advantage

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Ask 4: Create jobs, volunteering and training opportunities

Job creation is often supported by local or national programmes, usually government funded. The programmes need employers to get involved and offer opportunities. Training and recruitment are community benefits in public sector procurement contracts. You can create jobs if you work on one of these contracts.

Benefits to your business may include:

train and mould new talent
support succession planning
gain new ideas and insight from a generationally diverse team
benefit from digital skills
improve diverse practices and brand awareness

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Ask 5: Create an inclusive and fair workplace

Fair work is about creating meaningful, sustainable jobs and opportunities. Employers should support these opportunities with training packages. Equality, inclusion and working to end discrimination are central to the Young Person's Guarantee. You could make sure you pay the Living Wage, recognise trade unions and address the gender pay gap.

Benefits to your business may include:

help with recruitment, retention and succession planning
creating a workforce who feel valued
becoming an employer of choice