Spear : Resurgo Employment Initiative

spear prepares young people for employers, and employers for young people. youth unemployment is one of the most pressing problems facing the uk. our award-winning spear programme is unique as it bridges the gap between unemployed 16–24 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds, and businesses seeking new recruits with a great work ethic. spear delivers a free pre-employment six-week course for unemployed 16- 24 year olds, which tackles attitudinal and practical barriers that often prevent young people from difficult backgrounds getting into work. spear then incorporates a unique coaching consultancy and recruitment service that helps businesses achieve greater success with young employees, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. we partner with businesses to recruit work-ready young people – reducing staff turnover and ensuring long-term success. over the past decade, spear has helped over 2,500 young people into employment or education. since the first spear course was laun