Youth Employment Hub

The Youth Employment Hub is a free service to support young people who are looking for work, training or direction.

We offer friendly one-to-one support in a safe and welcoming space.

Who the hub is for

The hub is for young people who are:

  • aged 18 to 24
  • receiving universal credit
  • Bracknell Forest residents
  • unemployed, underemployed or not currently in education or training

If you want support with jobs, training or career options, we can help. You don’t have to know exactly what you want to do - we’re here to help you figure it out.

Types of support

One-to-one support

We offer one-to-one support in a friendly environment.

You’ll work with staff who take time to understand your goals and help you move forward at your own pace.

We can help you to:

  • find a job, apprenticeship or work experience
  • write a CV and prepare job applications
  • prepare for interviews
  • build confidence and motivation
  • build your digital and employability skills
  • explore training and education options

Employer events

The hub hosts:

  • employer talks
  • industry insight events
  • recruitment workshops
  • opportunities to meet local businesses

These events can help you:

  • understand what employers are looking for
  • ask questions in a supportive setting
  • build confidence to speak to employers
  • access real job and training opportunities

How to get support

You can get support from the hub through a referral from JobCentre Plus.

Or you can contact us at the hub, email yeh@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

You can also ask your work coach, school, college or support worker to refer you.

Location

The hub is based at the Open Learning Centre, which:

  • is a safe and welcoming place
  • has private spaces for confidential conversations

Who we work with

We work closely with: 

  • Jobcentre Plus
  • local employers
  • training providers and colleges
  • community and voluntary organisations
  • council services offering housing, financial support and wellbeing

This means we can help you access the right support at the right time.

Contact information

Youth Employment Hub