The Youth Hubs form part of the Department for Work and Pensions wider support for young jobseekers which will see them appear all across the UK in a range of settings ensuring those in need get the support they need.
The event, held in partnership with the Department of Work and Pension and GLLAB, attracted over 100 people. Attendees had a chance to meet employers and find learn about the range of Kickstart vacancies on offer. Employers offered on the spot interviews in a bid to fill vacancies. 20 candidates were offered employment.
Participating employers included:
- SV Academy
- McDonalds
- Green Machine
- GLLaB (Greenwich Local Labour and Business)
- Jerk Bro’s
- Tribe Urban
- ProStander UK
- Sodexo
- Molrail
- Compass Support Ltd (Brighter Futures Ltd)
- GMax
- Twin UK
- Freeman Harris
- Corus Consultancy
- STOOKI
- Met Police
Neil Coates, Vice Principal, HE, Apprenticeships, Employer Engagement and Innovation said: “We are delighted to launch the Greenwich Youth Hub in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and GLLAB.
“Education and skills will play a key role in kickstarting the economy and the careers of thousands of young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic. We see this as part of our key role in serving the needs our wider community.
“I’d like to thank all of the employers who supported the event.”
For more information about London South East Colleges Youth Hubs please call 020 3954 4965 or email