Supporting Adults into employment

UK Employment Rates

There were 1.49 million unemployed people in the UK in January to March 2024, an increase of 103,000 from the previous year (stats from UK Government).

– The unemployment rate for 16‑24 year olds was 13.0%, an increase from 11.6% a year before.

– The unemployment rate was 4.3% (the percentage of the economically active population who are unemployed), up from 4.0% from a year before.

– 540,000 young people aged 16-24 were unemployed in January to March 2024, 33,000 more than the year before.

We’re here to help adults who are not in training or employment to engage with the workforce and find a fulfilling career that suits them.

The recent COVID-19 crisis has also revealed the value of our NHS service. We understand that the healthcare workforce is critical in responding to health crises.

With so many roles available within healthcare, encouraging people to consider careers in health and social care will not only strengthen the NHS, but will also improve employment rates in a post-COVID-19 society.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the amount of economically inactive people has increased. We want to ensure people are aware of support packages they are entitled, whether employed, in-training, or otherwise (ONS).

How are Generation Medics Supporting adults into employment?

We aim to develop these adult learners, to enrich their placement experiences and help to set them up for future employability.
We provide:
  • Support for Kickstart trainees (16-24 year olds)
  • Off-the-job training for Healthcare Apprentices
  • Virtual Healthcare Academy for Adults
  • Work experience and internship opportunities
  • Generation Medics is providing training specially designed for healthcare employers supporting young people on the government’s Kickstart Scheme launched in 2020.

Support for Kickstarters

Our Kickstarter training programme includes:

Support for young adults to look for long-term employment

Teamwork, communication and organisation core skill development

CV and Interview Preparation

Support for Healthcare Apprentices of all Ages

Our OTJ (off-the-job) training programme includes:

Support for adults look for long-term employment,  apprenticeship vacancies and entry-level NHS roles

Teamwork, communication and organisation core skill development

CV, Application and Interview Preparation

Supporting Future Professionals through Our
Virtual Healthcare Academy

Our Virtual Healthcare Academy provides 100+ hours of insights, eCourses, opportunities and a supportive community of fellow aspiring healthcare professionals.

Careers and Employability support for adults

Adults

After a successful pilot during the height of the pandemic (in Lancashire), we have branched out into supporting adult employability in South Essex. 

As part of the virtual academy, adults can access tailored support to develop their skills and help them find the right healthcare career for them and discover a whole new world of careers at their fingertips. This includes careers and interview guidance, plus guidance for their next steps

Our Programmes

Our Virtual Healthcare Academy is divided into two programmes
Personalised Support Programme

Our enhanced programme offers more tailored information,  resources and roadmaps for users who enrol on this membership. Membership unlocks 100hrs+ of insights, ecourses, opportunities and a supportive community to explore, plan and begin careers in healthcare.

Members Library
Job-Search Programme

Designed to offer core information, insights and a supportive community of peers to help with job searching and securing opportunities to take the next employment step.

Dashboard

Immersive Healthcare (Virtual) Work Experience for the Next Generation of Professionals

NHS Structured Virtual Work Experience by Generation Medics
Our immersive Virtual Work Experience Programme imparts skills for enrollees to highlight on their CV, a proactive introduction to different clinical and non-clinical roles and the opportunity to reflect on the experience with fellow enrollees
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