YouthPath

West Midlands Combined Authority

In partnership with

Movement to Work is excited to bring YouthPath to the West Midlands region, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

YouthPath aims to inspire and support businesses across the West Midlands 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 (NEET).

This campaign seeks to bolster the Government’s Youth Guarantee and reinforces the West Midlands’ role as a Trailblazer region.

Movement to Work is proud to support the West Midlands Mayor’s Youth Employment Plan, which seeks to deliver 20,000 opportunities for young people in the coming years.

If you’re a West Midlands employer, join the growing coalition of businesses already pledging to support young people in the region. We’re here and ready to help you make a difference!

YouthPath launched in Feb 2025.

Read the press release

Don't take our word for it, read Fathi's story.

Fathi’s path to a Technology Degree Apprenticeship didn’t start with success — it started with a setback.

After her initial application didn’t lead to an offer, Fathi had a choice: give up, or find another way forward. Thanks to MtW and Accenture’s commitment to creating real opportunities for young people, she found that way.

In March 2025, Fathi joined a five-day, hybrid (in-person/virtual), work experience programme, designed specifically to open doors for those who face barriers to employment – part of our YouthPath initiative in the West Midlands. The aim? Equip young people with the skills, experience, and confidence they need to thrive in tech careers.

Throughout the programme, Fathi:

Built a fully functioning website with embedded GenAI features
Learned key coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Practised mock interviews and received 1:1 mentoring
Gained first-hand insight into Accenture's tech culture and recruitment process

More than just a course, it was a hands-on, immersive experience that mirrored life as an apprentice. By the end of the week, Fathi had completed the full application process — and this time she was accepted onto the Accenture Technology Degree Apprenticeship in Birmingham, starting September 2025.

“We’re thrilled to support the YouthPath Campaign, a vital initiative and commitment to empowering the next generation. By collaborating with Movement to Work and the West Midlands Combined Authority, we will provide young people with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in the workforce. This campaign is a significant milestone towards creating a more inclusive and prosperous future for the West Midlands.”

Shaheen Sayed, Head of Accenture in the UK, Ireland & Africa

Our support is 100% free

Movement to Work is a registered charity offering free support to businesses seeking to develop youth employability programmes. There is no cost to join, no monthly fees, no price tag for events. All we ask is that you join our mission and commit to creating quality opportunities for young people, and in return, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

1-2-1 Support

You can count on a dedicated account manager to help you every step of the way, from designing or updating your programme to making connections across our network.

Tools & insights

We can help you stay in the loop with the latest trends while providing access to our Member Area filled with tools to measure and improve your programmes.

Events

From peer-to-peer forums to large conferences and awards, our events offer fantastic opportunities to showcase your employer brand, network, and learn.

Employers backing YouthPath in the West Midlands

We're proud to be working with leading organisations – including Accenture, Severn Trent, Tesco, Mitchells & Butlers, M&S, Diageo and Compass Group - who have already pledged their support as part of Mayor Richard Parker's mission to create 20,000 new youth opportunities.

If you'd like to join our growing coalition of employers in the West Midlands who are levelling the playing field for young people, transforming lives, and shaping the future of work for young people, get in touch today!

Please click below to explore current career opportunities with our West Midlands Youthpath employers.