Funded by the UK government as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund, Hop Into Your Future will enable employers to harness local talent and widen access to opportunity for young people in Hertfordshire.

Amazing Apprenticeships, which is leading stakeholder engagement for the project, is helping to create over 100 paid work experience placements with employers keen to support their local community and tap into the wealth of talent on their doorstep.

“We are incredibly proud to be involved in such an important project,” said Founder and Director of Amazing Apprenticeships, Anna Morrison CBE. “At a time when employers are struggling to fill vacancies and those young people who are furthest from the labour market need to be inspired and motivated to see the range of prospects out there, Hop Into Your Future creates opportunity for employers and young people alike.”

The project offers employers free ongoing training and support, financial incentives, the opportunity to build recruitment pipelines and shape relations with training providers, all while tapping into local talent. In turn, young people will be offered paid-for taster work experience, an introduction into local opportunities and a platform upon which to launch their future career.

“The aim is for young people to be exposed to work opportunities in a supportive workplace environment as they make decisions about their future and for employers to discover and harness talent on their doorstep,” adds Morrison. “The ideal outcome will be for these connections to progress into traineeships or apprenticeships as an organic transition.”

Employers wishing to get involved in the project can find out more at hopinto.co.uk or get in touch with the Amazing Apprenticeships team on hollie@amazingapprenticeships.com.