FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

With 980,000 young people currently not in employment, education or training (NEET), Local Authorities face significant challenges in equipping young people with the employability skills, work experience, confidence and resilience required to progress into sustainable destinations.

Teamworks Hub has worked extensively across multiple Local Authorities, building strong local partnerships and piloting innovative, integrated delivery models to support disadvantaged young people. Our approach enhances engagement for DWP Youth Hubs and Jobcentre Plus, providing a more compelling and structured framework that increases participation and programme completion rates.

Our concept and framework have been developed collaboratively with City Councillors and Officers, DWP and National Careers Service leads, Youth Justice Services, youth offender support organisations, mental health services, SEND and neurodiverse support organisations, Offices of Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Forces, Children in Care teams, Youth Services, charities, third sector partners and FE Colleges. This multi-agency collaboration ensures a holistic, locally responsive model aligned with strategic priorities.

In Birmingham City Council alone, our delivery framework has been piloted seven times in 2025, supporting 350 young people into immediate and measurable destination outcomes including employment, education or accredited training. The programme delivers weekly structured sessions covering goal setting, interview techniques, CV development, teamwork, mental health awareness and financial literacy. Participants also gain access to Springpod’s virtual work experience platform, broadening exposure to a wide range of career pathways.

End-to-end support is embedded throughout the programme, including weekly contact, structured training, participation incentives, and interactive engagement activities such as laser tag and karting. The journey culminates in a Talent Finders Day event, where participants meet employers face-to-face to explore live entry-level opportunities.

Teamworks Hub differs from traditional NEET provision in three key ways:

  1. Engaging Environment: Delivery takes place in an engaging, non-traditional setting that removes barriers associated with conventional classroom-based provision, increasing initial uptake and sustained participation.
  2. Extensive Partnerships: Established relationships across public and private sectors enrich programme content and create direct recruitment pathways through our employer-led Talent Finders Day.
  3. Wider Reach: A substantial opt-in database enables broader outreach and access to participants from across the local catchment area.

Through innovation, collaboration and measurable impact, Teamworks Hub supports Local Authorities to deliver meaningful employment outcomes while strengthening local economic participation.

TALENT FINDER DAYS FAQS

What is Teamworks Hub?

Teamworks Hub is an integrated employability and workforce development programme designed to support young people aged 19-29 who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) into sustainable destinations. The programme combines structured employability training, employer engagement and experiential learning to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with local economic priorities.

How does Teamworks Hub support Local Authority objectives?

Teamworks Hub directly supports strategic priorities including reducing economic inactivity, increasing youth employment, improving skills development and strengthening local employer engagement. Our model contributes to measurable outcomes in employment, further education and accredited training, while promoting inclusive economic participation across local communities.

Who is the programme designed for?

The programme supports disadvantaged and economically inactive young people, including those engaged with DWP Youth Hubs and Jobcentre Plus, Youth Justice Services, SEND and neurodiverse support services, Children in Care teams, and third sector organisations. The framework is adaptable to local needs and referral pathways.

How is Teamworks Hub different from traditional NEET provision?

Teamworks Hub differs in three key ways:

  1. Engaging Delivery Environment: Provision is delivered in a dynamic, non-traditional setting, increasing engagement, attendance and completion rates compared to conventional classroom-based programmes.
  2. Extensive Employer Partnerships: Strong public and private sector partnerships ensure relevant skills development and culminate in a dedicated Talent Finders Day recruitment event featuring live entry-level vacancies.
  3. Wider Outreach Capability: A large opt-in database and established local partnerships enable broader participant reach and stronger recruitment pipelines.
What does the programme include?

Participants receive end-to-end support, including weekly structured employability sessions; goal setting, CV development and interview preparation; teamwork and communication skills training; mental health awareness and financial literacy support; access to Springpod’s virtual work experience platform; interactive engagement activities to build confidence and resilience; and a final Talent Finders Day event connecting participants with recruiting employers.

What outcomes can Local Authorities expect?

Teamworks Hub focuses on immediate and measurable destination outcomes, including employment, education and accredited training. The programme has been successfully piloted within Local Authority settings, supporting significant numbers of young people into positive and sustainable destinations.

How does Teamworks Hub work with partner organisations?

The programme has been developed collaboratively with City Councillors, Local Authority Officers, DWP and National Careers Service leads, Youth Justice Services, mental health providers, SEND support organisations, Police and Crime Commissioners, FE Colleges, charities and third sector partners. This multi-agency approach ensures coordinated support and shared accountability for outcomes.

How can a Local Authority commission or pilot Teamworks Hub?

Teamworks Hub can be commissioned as a pilot or integrated into existing youth employment and skills strategies. We work closely with Local Authority teams to align delivery with funding streams, local priorities and reporting requirements, ensuring transparent measurement of impact and return on investment.