Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair: 250 Young People Find Openings
Youth Guarantee jobs fairs: 250+ young people found job opportunities at Cornwall's first fair at the Eden Project, with fairs planned in every region.
UKIn brief
- More than 500 young people attended Cornwall's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair at the Eden Project, and over 250 secured job opportunities.
- Over 45 employers and providers took part, including Cornwall Council, the Royal Navy and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
- The government plans at least one Youth Guarantee fair in every region of Great Britain.
- The £2.5bn Youth Guarantee aims to offer every under-25 a job, apprenticeship, training or work experience.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) |
| Official source | GOV.UK – Cornwall's first Youth Guarantee jobs fair ✓ gov.uk |
Young people across Britain have a new route to work through Youth Guarantee jobs fairs. The first one in Cornwall, held at the Eden Project, drew more than 500 young people, and over 250 left with a job opportunity, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said on 30 October 2026.
The fair is part of the government's £2.5 billion Youth Guarantee, which promises every under-25 a route into work or training.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Cornwall Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair |
| Venue | Eden Project, Cornwall |
| Attendees | 500+ young people |
| Job opportunities secured | 250+ |
| Employers and providers | 45+ |
| Earlier fairs | Blackpool, Glasgow, Cardiff and Leeds (1,000+ helped) |
Who was hiring
More than 45 employers and training providers took part. They included:
- Cornwall Council
- Cornwall College
- The Royal Navy
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornish Lithium
- Danish Crown
- The Eden Project
Sectors on show included renewable energy, engineering and critical minerals, which are growing fast in Cornwall.
Extra help on the day
Visitors could get help with CVs, applications and interviews. Google ran a workshop on using AI tools to improve CVs and prepare for interviews.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said every young person deserves the chance to reach their potential.
What the Youth Guarantee offers
The scheme aims to support almost 1 million young people and create 500,000 opportunities. Every under-25 should be offered one of these:
- A job
- Education or training
- An apprenticeship
- A traineeship
- Work experience
- A sector-based work academy (SWAP) place
How to take part
DWP plans at least one fair in every region of Great Britain but has not yet published dates. If you are under 25, ask your local Jobcentre or work coach about the next Youth Guarantee fair near you and about SWAP courses, which often end with a guaranteed interview. These fairs are free; never pay anyone to attend.
What it means for job seekers
- Bring several CVs and a short pitch about yourself.
- Talk to apprenticeship providers, not just employers. Many offers come through training routes.
- Look at growth sectors such as renewables, engineering and health.
- Follow up within a week with anyone you met.
More on youth jobs support: UK apprenticeships in Budget 2026 and UK jobs plans for 100,000 youth opportunities.
More openings: all UK jobs
Frequently asked questions
What is a Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair?
A free DWP event where young people meet employers, apprenticeship providers and colleges, and get CV and interview help.
How many people found jobs at the Cornwall fair?
More than 250 of the 500-plus attendees secured job opportunities on the day.
Who can benefit from the Youth Guarantee?
Young people under 25 in Great Britain, who should be offered a job, education, an apprenticeship, a traineeship, work experience or a sector-based work academy place.
When is the next fair?
DWP says at least one fair will be held in every region but has not published dates. Ask your local Jobcentre.
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