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Movement to Work is excited to bring YouthPath to the Liverpool City Region, in partnership with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA).
Building on the success of the initial launch in the West Midlands, YouthPath is now live and supporting employers across the Liverpool City Region to create meaningful employment pathways - work experience, apprenticeships, and job opportunities - for young people aged 16–30 who are currently not in education, employment, or training.
Across the UK, almost one million young people are classified as NEET, with parts of the Liverpool City Region among the hardest hit. YouthPath aims to bolster the Government's Youth Guarantee in trailblazer regions like Liverpool, where targeted action is needed urgently to drive real change.
YouthPath officially launched at the Raise Up Youth Summit in October 2025, where hundreds of young people, employers, and partners came together to kick-start this exciting new phase of the programme.
If you're an employer in the Liverpool City Region, now is the time to get involved. Join the growing coalition of businesses working with us to open doors for young people, strengthen communities, and build the future workforce.
YouthPath LCR launched in Oct 2025 and you can read the full press release below.
Tom said: "None of the companies that I was applying for were getting back to me, not even to say that my application was unsuccessful."
He was also navigating personal challenges:
Tom explained: "I also struggled with the possibility that I could have ADHD… I was struggling tremendously with attention and motivation issues."
Despite this, Tom secured a placement at Cunliffes. Naturally, he felt nervous at first:
Tom said: "It was nerve wrecking… I hadn't worked for about 4 years."
But his confidence quickly grew:
Tom said: "Once it actually began it felt good to be able to learn new skills in an environment that suited me."
During the placement, Tom gained hands-on experience of a professional consultancy – shadowing team members, learning about design processes, and completing a week-long project using SketchUp to 3D model a house.
Now, he's focused on the future:
Tom shared: "I've decided to begin reaching out to companies such as game developers for 3D modelling work. I am also considering doing an internship."
He also has a clear message for employers:
Tom said: "Most employers should be part of these networks… It allows more young people to gain opportunities. I wish more employers would understand how tough the job market is and offer more entry-level positions… or more training programmes."
This placement was made possible through YouthPath, bringing together Cunliffes and Thrive in a strong, purpose-driven partnership. Cunliffes offered industry expertise and a supportive environment, while Thrive provided the wraparound support that helped Tom succeed.
All involved viewed this as a positive experience and enjoyed assisting Tom. Having a young person to pass knowledge onto definitely gave staff energy. Tom’s enthusiasm confirmed that working with Movement to Work was something we want to continue and develop.
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