
BESP – For NEET young people aged 16-29
The Birmingham Employability and Skills Programme (BESP) helps young people who are not in education, training or employment to look at available career pathways and supports them into work or learning.
If you are struggling with additional barriers, BESP offers extra help and support including all or some of the following:
- Impartial Careers Advice and Guidance
- Support with issues such as confidence/anxiety/personal development
- Employability skills
- Invites to regular career events and job fairs
- Mentoring support
- Invites to workshops supporting CV writing and employability skills
- Free bus travel for NEET young people (up to 12 months). *
- Financial support may be available to help with barriers such as equipment and specialist clothing for those starting training/education/employment. *
Speak with your Careers Adviser about how BESP could support you. You will need to register as a participant on the BESP programme to access the above support.
If you are aged 20 or above, we may refer you to another BESP partner for similar support.
*Conditions apply and your Careers Adviser can discuss these with you.

