We're holding a series of Youth Employment Support (YES) events during July and August 2026 where experts will be on hand to provide information, advice and guidance on:
- employment opportunities
- training and qualifications
- apprenticeships
- volunteering
- wellbeing support
- employability skills
- careers advice and planning
- skills building
- confidence and motivation
The ‘Move on’ events kick-off with 3 careers fairs in July, featuring local opportunities, being held on:
- Monday 27 July 2026 at Swadlincote Adult Education Centre from 1pm to 4pm
- Tuesday 28 July 2-26 at The Quad, Chesterfield from 1pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Education Centre from 1pm to 4pm
Further sessions will take place in August with the YES team for support following exam results or for next steps planning. These sessions will be held on:
- Monday 24 August 2026 at Swadlincote Adult Education Centre from 11am to 4pm
- Tuesday 25 August 2026 at The Quad, Chesterfield from 11am to 4pm
- Thursday 27 August 2026 at Ilkeston Library from 11am to 4pm
There is no need to book in advance, young people can drop in to any of the sessions on the day.
Councillor Stephen Reed, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Business Services, said:
“With exam season drawing to a close, some young people may be unsure about what to do next, while others may have decided that the path their career or learning was taking wasn’t for them.
“Whatever the circumstances, our Youth Employment Support service can help. Our qualified and experienced advisers are here to support young people who don’t currently have a job, training or learning placement to find a new path, by helping them to gain the skills, tools and confidence needed to take their next steps into work or education.”
Find more information about the YES 'Move on' events.