Born out of an Education Business Partnership and formerly known as Spark!, Youth Careers Collective is an independent charity supporting over 6,000 young people each year to build the employability skills, confidence, and networks needed to move into sustained employment. Working alongside schools, colleges, community partners, and over 450 employers across 25 sectors, we deliver high-quality workplace experiences—from short industry insight visits and one-week work placements to extended T Level placements and Supported Internships. Our programmes also include career mentoring, employability workshops, specialist provision for Special Schools and Alternative Provisions, and employer training and consultancy