Exeter youth hub expands government employment support for young people

Traders Union
All News
Geopolitics & Trade
Exeter Youth Hub expands support

Highlights

Exeter Youth Hub launches at St James Park, open three days a week, uniting Jobcentre Plus, employers, and training providers for youth employment support.
The new hub is part of a government three-year commitment to establish a Youth Hub in every local area across Great Britain, meeting minimum standards for jobcentre and training access.
Government targets nearly one million young people not in education, employment, or training in Great Britain, aiming to boost workforce participation and improve regional labour market entry via integrated local partnerships.

Exeter rollout and support offer

As announced by the UK government on GOV.UK, the Exeter Youth Hub is based at St James Park, Stadium Way, Exeter EX4 6PX, and opens on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The hub brings together Jobcentre Plus, local authority services, employers and training providers in one place to offer CV advice, skills training, careers guidance, mental health support and housing advice.

The Exeter site is part of a three-year commitment to deliver a Youth Hub in every local area across Great Britain. Under the expansion, each hub is set to meet minimum standards so young people can access jobcentre support on site, alongside training opportunities and direct links to employers offering live jobs and apprenticeships.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says the new hub marks a major step forward for young people in Exeter and reflects the government's aim to extend opportunity across the country. He says young people should have the chance to earn, learn and progress regardless of where they grow up.

Local partnerships and labour market impact

The Exeter Youth Hub works with local partners including Exeter City Community Trust, Exeter College, Co-Labs, Young Devon and YMCA to tailor support to the area's economy. The approach is designed to reduce barriers to work and speed up routes into employment for young people who need extra help.

The opening comes as the government says nearly one million young people in Great Britain are not in education, employment or training. By combining careers support with wellbeing, housing and employer access under one roof, the hub model is intended to strengthen workforce participation and improve entry points into the regional labour market.

In our earlier article on AI’s impact on entry-level graduate jobs, we looked at growing concerns that automation is already reducing first-job opportunities in sectors most exposed to artificial intelligence. We also noted the broader policy risk that AI-driven disruption could deepen inequality and widen gaps between economies, increasing pressure on governments to adapt workforce and skills support.

This material may contain third-party opinions, none of the data and information on this webpage constitutes investment advice according to our Disclaimer. While we adhere to strict Editorial Integrity, this post may contain references to products from our partners.