Join an inspiring employer event that brings The Careers & Enterprise Company’s Let’s Make It Work campaign to life.

Hosted by the Hull & East Yorkshire and York & North Yorkshire Careers Hubs, this event will showcase how employers across the region are successfully engaging with young people through modern, flexible work experience opportunities and the positive impact this is having on both businesses and students.

Modern work experience is no longer limited to traditional week-long placements. Today’s approaches are more flexible, accessible and tailored to meet both employer and young people’s needs. Whether through workplace visits, project-based activities, mentoring, virtual experiences or short-term engagement opportunities, employers are discovering practical ways to connect with future talent while making a real difference in their communities.

Whether you’re already involved in supporting young people or are considering offering work experience for the first time, this event will provide practical insights, real-life examples and opportunities to connect with other employers who are helping shape the workforce of tomorrow.

Why attend?

Modern work experience offers a fresh and flexible way for employers to engage with young people. Businesses are finding innovative approaches that fit around operational demands while helping to inspire future generations, develop talent pipelines and strengthen their connection to the local community.

At this event you’ll:

✅ Hear about the lasting impact of meaningful workplace experiences

✅ Learn how businesses are benefiting from engaging with future talent earlier

✅ Explore flexible and manageable ways to offer modern work experience opportunities

✅ Discover how even small actions can make a significant difference to young people’s aspirations and career choices

✅ Learn how your organisation can support skills development in your local area

✅ Understand how to build effective relationships with education partners and careers professionals

✅ Take away practical ideas and approaches that can be implemented within your own organisation

✅ You will even get the chance to take a tour around the Yorkshire Air Museum should you wish to ‘grab your wings’

Who should attend?

This event is designed for:

• Employers of all sizes
• Business owners and leaders
• HR professionals
• Recruitment managers
• Apprenticeship and early careers teams
• Learning and development professionals
• Corporate social responsibility and community engagement leads
• Anyone interested in supporting young people into the world of work

Whether you’re an SME, public sector organisation, charity or large employer, you’ll gain valuable insights into how modern work experience can work for your business, regardless of your size, sector or previous experience.

Help shape the workforce of tomorrow

Modern work experience creates meaningful opportunities for young people while delivering real benefits for employers. By sharing your knowledge, opening doors to new experiences and helping young people understand the world of work, you can inspire future talent, raise aspirations and help develop the skills your sector will need in years to come.

Discover what’s possible, challenge traditional perceptions of work experience and learn how modern approaches can work for your organisation.