The Learning to Work programme is led by the CIPD to promote the role of employers in

reducing youth unemployment. The CIPD's purpose is to champion better work and
working lives, which starts with young people being able to access the labour market.

The overall aim of the programme is to promote the business case for investing in the future
workforce. We encourage HR professionals to offer a wide range of access routes into their
organisations and ensure their recruitment and management practices are youth-friendly. We
also promote direct contact with young people via two youth volunteering programmes,
Steps Ahead Mentoring and Inspiring the Future.

Employer youth engagement map

The CIPD has identified seven key focal points to help encourage greater levels of
engagement with young people and secure future talent pipelines. These are Engage, Prepare,
Experience, Recruit, Invest and Measure, which are all underpinned by the Business Case. We have
provided guidance as to the sorts of activities you/your organisation could be doing under each of
these headings to make a real difference.

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