ACCESS Generation is the latest organisation to make a commitment to the youth friendly charter by joining the Youth Employment UK CIC membership.
The not-for-profit membership organisation want to make the UK the most youth friendly place to work, and bring employers, training providers, youth organisations and educators together to really make a positive difference to the youth unemployment crisis.

The values of the community interest company match those of Access Generation who encourage businesses to make the workplace more accessible for inexperienced young people by equipping employers with free online practical guidance.

Access Generation will be promoting the five principles of the Youth Employment UK Youth Friendly Charter with organisations they are involved with.

The principles include;

Youth Voice – Commitment to listening to young people and to providing opportunities for their voice to be heard within a community or organisation.

Creating Opportunity – Commitment to providing diverse opportunities for young people to gain the skills and experiences they need for work and life.

Recognising Talent – Commitment to recruiting young people based on their ability, talent and potential. Understanding they are still developing and may have had limited work experience during full-time education.

Fair Employment – Commitment to removing barriers for young people to enter the workplace. Offering fair opportunities and rewards based on the role recruiting for and in accordance with the highest industry standards.

Developing People – Commitment to training and supporting the development of young people, so they are motivated to take ownership and responsibility for their careers and they are equipped to progress.

Chris Tarry, founder and managing director at Access Generation said: “There are synergies in what YEUK are trying to achieve and ourselves. I’m pleased to back the charter 100% and promote it during our conversations with companies.

“I strongly believe that companies should see young people as a positive force for good. Giving companies valuable insights into how changes in technology and consumer behaviours may impact their business. In addition, what business wouldn’t benefit from enthusiastic, adaptable, loyal and technology-savvy employees.”

Shona Lomas, Membership Manager at YEUK, said: “Youth Employment UK has developed a unique community membership where organisations can network together, access support and share their own best practice and opportunities. Organisations who join YEUK must be committed to working to the principles of being a “Youth Friendly Employer”.  Our community members are essential to work that we do.

“We are pleased to have Access Generation on board as a community as we know that the knowledge and expertise they share will be a vital part of being able to provide insight to young people and organisation who are looking to employ young people.”

For more information about the Yourh Friendly Charter visit www.yeuk.org.uk