Running from July to September 2025, The Summer Jobs Programme aims to combat the barriers that many young people face in gaining employment by fostering career development, personal growth, and positive engagement. It is specifically designed to reduce the risk of youth violence by providing structured opportunities that empower young people and build brighter futures. The programme will run in North East, Yorkshire, South Wales, Greater Manchester, West Midlands and London. The exact localities, and the Local Delivery Partners, in each region can be found on UK Youth’s webpage: The Summer Jobs Programme.
The programme includes a one-week pre-employment training for the young people, followed by a five-week paid work placement. By taking part, employers will not only help to transform lives but also:
- Diversify their workforce by connecting with young talent.
- Give their team a chance to develop their leadership and mentoring skills.
- Demonstrate their organisation’s commitment to social impact.
- Access additional staff resource for the summer
Here’s the ask from employers:
- Provide a five-week work placement (25 hours/week).
- Assign a supervisor to support the young person.
- Attend a full-day, in-person training session in June to set everyone up for success.
- Make a reasonable financial contribution to the programme
Employers will have the full support of a dedicated youth worker (and UK Youth) throughout the programme, and I can promise it’s a meaningful way to make a positive difference in your community.
To see the impact this programme has, watch this video showcasing the experiences of previous participants and employers.
To hear more, UK Youth are holding weekly drop-in sessions every Thursday from 12-1pm.
This is your chance to have your questions answered and find out more about the programme. Register for a weekly drop-in session here.