Gen Z Work Readiness Convention

25-02-2027

9.00am - 4.00pm

London

Young people are central to the future of our workforce, economy, and society. Yet employers, educators, and policymakers are facing a growing challenge: how do we ensure young people are truly prepared for the world of work?

The situation today

With almost one million young people now not in education, employment or training (NEET), persistent skills gaps in entry-level roles, and changing expectations from Gen Z, work readiness has become one of the most pressing issues facing employers today.

Whether through graduate schemes, apprenticeships, work experience programmes, or supporting those furthest from the labour market, organisations are searching for practical, evidence-led solutions that deliver real impact.

Join this convention to

✅ Hear from leading employers, educators, policymakers, and industry experts
✅ Explore the latest insights into Gen Z expectations, workplace readiness, and emerging skills needs
✅ Understand the challenges impacting graduates, apprentices, school leavers, and young people currently outside employment and education
✅ Discover practical, evidence-based approaches that improve workforce readiness and talent outcomes
✅ Learn how organisations are creating more effective pathways from education into employment
✅ Connect with organisations committed to shaping the future of early careers and tackling the UK's work readiness challenge together

Employers

Educators

Gen Z Work Readiness Convention

Young people are central to the future of our workforce, economy, and society. Yet employers, educators, and policymakers are facing a growing challenge: how do we ensure young people are truly prepared for the world of work?

The situation today

The Gen Z Work Readiness Convention brings together leaders from across education, employment, government, and industry to tackle one critical question:

How do we truly prepare young people for work?

Join this convention to

This is more than a conference.

It's a call for action.

Together, we'll move beyond discussing the problem and focus on the partnerships, policies, and practical solutions needed to prepare the next generation for successful and sustainable careers.

The countdown is on

The Tate Modern

Register your interest

Employers

Educators

Gen Z Work Readiness Convention

Young people are central to the future of our workforce, economy, and society. Yet employers, educators, and policymakers are facing a growing challenge: how do we ensure young people are truly prepared for the world of work?

The situation today

The Gen Z Work Readiness Convention brings together leaders from across education, employment, government, and industry to tackle one critical question: How do we truly prepare young people for work?

Join this convention to

This is more than a conference. It's a call for action. Together, we'll move beyond discussing the problem and focus on the partnerships, policies, and practical solutions needed to prepare the next generation for successful and sustainable careers.

The countdown is on

The Tate Modern

Register your interest

The Gen Z Work Readiness Convention brings together leaders from across education, employment, government, and industry to tackle one critical question:

How do we truly prepare young people for work?

This is more than a conference.

It's a call for action.

Together, we'll move beyond discussing the problem and focus on the partnerships, policies, and practical solutions needed to prepare the next generation for successful and sustainable careers.