Recruiting Young People

Recruitment of young people will obviously be very similar to recruiting staff of any age but there are a few issues that employers should consider.

• If you are considering a young person who is 16 years of age (or 15 years but will be 16 by the end of August) and attending school in year 11, then they cannot legally start full time work until the end of June. Recruitment can, of course, start before this date.
  
• GCSE results are available at the end of August, with A level results being available about a week earlier.
  
• Young people should have some idea of their predicted grades at GCSE and A levels.
  
• Young people have a ‘National Record of Achievement’ which records all achievements that a young person has attained.
  
• A high percentage of young people who achieve grades C or above in GCSEs remain in full time education. Click here to see What Year 11 Leavers Do and What Year 13 Leavers do in Macclesfield, What Year 13 Leavers do in Crewe , What Year 13 Leavers do in Vale Royal , What Year 13 Leavers do in Warrington, What Year 13 Leavers do in West Cheshire
  
• Young people who gain GCSE grades C or below can thrive in the workplace and aptitude and the right attitude can often be more important than high GCSE grades.
  
• Aptitude tests can be used as part of the recruitment process. It can be helpful if more than one date is set and avoid the time when GCSE exams are being taken
  
• Young people who have been identified as having special needs are often very keen to gain employment and with some help and support can be willing and able employees
  
• Many young people would like to continue with their learning but do not want to remain in full time education. Modern Apprenticeships are an ideal way for them to learn while working.

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