THE PROBLEM

981,000 16–24-year-olds across the UK are currently NEET.

Too many young people can’t get a job without experience, or gain experience without a job. Employers need new talent, but worry about whether young applicants are ready for work. The result is lost confidence, missed potential and a greater need for support that stretches already pressured public services.

We're here to close that gap.

Source: Office for National Statistics (2026), Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), UK: August 2026.

OUR SOLUTION

An end-to-end pathway equipping young people with the skills, opportunities, and ongoing support needed to thrive in the world of work.

STAGE 01

STAGE 02

STAGE 03

ENGAGE

PREPARE

CONNECT

Reach young people and build trust.

Build skills and job readiness.

Access employers and opportunities.

STAGE 04

STAGE 05

PLACE

SUSTAIN

Support into employment.

Support lasting employment and progression.

our goal is to get 100,000 young people into work by 2037

Help the UK have the lowest youth NEET rate in the world.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Employment Accelerator

Own the Arena

Six-week employment support programme combining group workshops, 1-to-1 coaching, insight day and job placements.

Four-week public speaking and leadership programme helping young people speak with confidence, tell their story and make their voice count.

50+

Young People Supported

9

Commissioners & Funders

£6.18

Social Value Generated per £1 Invested

84%

Sustained Employment Rate

PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT

“I came into Corporate Jungle as a participant and now I’m part of the team. They saw something in me, gave me opportunities to step up and trusted me with real responsibility. Now I get to help create those same opportunities for other young people.”

Yann grew up in South London, navigating an environment where opportunity was not always easy to see or access. He joined Corporate Jungle through Own the Arena, then came back as an Alumni Facilitator to help the next group of young people step forward. Today, he’s our Community & Employer Engagement Executive, building the community and employer relationships that help open doors for others.

Looking for support to get into work, or want to help young people take that step? Let’s talk.