YES. Youth employment service
Helping 16-24-year-olds in East Suffolk build confidence, gain new skills and take their next step into work, education or training.
Let’s figure out what’s next.
Whether you’re looking for work, exploring education or training, or simply don’t know where to start, YES (Youth Employment Service) is here to help.
You’ll be matched with your own dedicated coach, who’ll get to know you, help you figure out your goals, build on your strengths and create a plan that works for you. They’ll support you with everything from CVs and interviews to finding opportunities and settling into your new job, so you’re never figuring it out on your own.
Our East Suffolk YES project is a free service, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Your coach can help you…
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Work out what suits you
Get to know your strengths, interests and what motivates you, then explore the options that are right for you.
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Feel more confident
Learn new skills, tackle challenges and feel ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s practising interviews or even learning how to tie a tie.
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Stand out from the crowd
Create a CV, search for jobs or courses, complete applications and prepare for interviews with someone by your side.
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Keep moving forward
Starting a new job or course can feel overwhelming. Your coach will be there to support you as you settle in and grow in confidence.
Am I eligible for free YES support?
YES is a free service for 16-24-year-olds living in East Suffolk.
If you’re not sure what’s next, looking for work, exploring education or training, or simply need someone in your corner, we’d love to hear from you. Book a free appointment and we’ll chat about your goals, answer any questions and make sure YES is the right fit for you.
While YES is funded to support young people across East Suffolk, we’re always exploring new opportunities that could help us reach even more young people in the future!
Meet Our Youth Employment Coaches.
No call centres. No passing you from person to person. Just real people who care, ready to help you take your next step.
Book your first call
Choose a date and time that works for you, and a coach will give you a call. You’ll chat about what you’re looking for, check your eligibility and complete the initial paperwork, so you’re ready to get started.
Your first call takes place over the phone or online.
Coach-led sessions and workshops
Our coach-led workshops and open sessions focus on the skills that help you succeed, both in work and in life. Whether it’s building confidence, getting interview-ready, creating healthy routines or hearing from local employers, you can pop along, learn something new and meet other young people on a similar journey.
Real stories. Real progress.
The best way to understand YES is to hear from the people who’ve been there. Everyone’s journey is different. Read their stories, see where they started and find out where they are now.
