UK Government announce Employment drive to unlock Apprenticeships
16 March 2026
The Government's Youth Guarantee Scheme is a commitment to ensure that every young person aged 16 to 24 has the support and opportunities to get into work or education.
Over the next three years, the government will invest £2.5 billion to help young people build skills, gain experience and progress into employment or further learning. This investment will support almost one million young people and unlock up to 500,000 jobs, training and learning opportunities.
For employers, the Youth Guarantee scheme offers access to fully funded training, financial incentives and a pipeline of young talent. This support is designed to help organisations fill skills gaps today while investing in your future workforce.
If you are an employer, you can find out more on the Scheme here
To sign up to be part of the Youth Guarantee, please visit business.gov.uk/recruit.