UK government initiatives are rolling out access to job, training, and work placement opportunities for young people across fast-growing sectors, with a focus on Nottingham and the tech sector, including a Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair and broader apprenticeships and placements. 1,2,3

Nottingham hosted its first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, drawing hundreds of young jobseekers and offering insights into jobs, apprenticeships, and training with major employers. 2

The government announced over 100,000 job and training opportunities per year to guide young people into growth industries as part of its industrial strategy. 1

A nationwide rollout will provide 10,000 young people with placements in Britain's digital and tech sector to help build CVs and gain experience. 3

Nottingham event occurred around late 2026-10: Nottingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair attracts hundreds of young jobseekers 2

Publication of government plan: Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year as part of industrial strategy 1

Rollout of tech sector placements: 10,000 young people get bootstrapped into Britain's digital and tech sector 3

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1Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries as part of industrial strategy

Young people will get thousands more opportunities to start skilled careers in some of Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as government and businesses join forces to expand apprenticeships, work experience and training.

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2Nottingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair attracts hundreds of young jobseekers

Hundreds of young people attended Nottingham's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, to explore opportunities for jobs, apprenticeships, training and work experience at some of the UK’s largest businesses.

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310,000 young people to get foot in the door of Britain's tech sector as work placements rolled out across the country

10,000 young people will get the chance to get experience under their belt, build up their CVs, and get their foot in the door of Britain's digital and tech sector.

GOV.UK news and announcements
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