Campaign launch event
12 June 2025 | 3.30pm-6pm | Enfield Council Chambers
Almost 1 in 7 young people aged 16-24 in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET)
We believe this must change.
Every young person deserves a clear path into the world of work – and everyone in Enfield has a role to play.
Join us to launch #EnfieldWorks – a bold new campaign to create thousands of work opportunities for local young people between now and 2030.
#EnfieldWorks Campaign Launch Event Unlocking Potential, Creating Bright Futures
12 June 2025 | 3.30pm-6pm | Enfield Council Chambers
We’re launching a bold new campaign to unlock potential and create bright futures for Enfield’s young people – and we’d love you to be part of it.
With the goal of creating thousands of work opportunities between 2025 and 2030, this event is the start of a movement.
Who should attend
- Business owners, HR leads, CSR professionals, and community-focused employers
- Local councillors, MPs, and policymakers
- Members of the press
Why attend
- Hear how local employers are partnering with schools to create opportunities
- Shape your future talent pipeline by finding ways to connect with local learners
- Discover how to support young people as they journey from education into employment
- Make a tangible difference in tackling inequality and promoting inclusion
- Support your staff through meaningful volunteering opportunities
- Raise your local profile through partnership recognition and PR
Space is limited, so if you can join us, please register early.
If you’re unable attend but would like to stay involved, you can still register your interest.
What to expect
3.30pm – Arrival, registration and refreshments
4.00pm – Presentations and campaign launch
5.10pm – Networking, discussions, and more refreshments
6.00pm – Close
Youth unemployment – everyone’s responsibility
Youth unemployment affects us all – from educators and employers to policymakers and young people themselves.
It’s estimated to have cost the UK economy £31 billion between 2021 and 2025.1
And nearly three in five (57%) people believe the government should be doing more to help young people get into work.2
1 Learning and Work Institute, 2024
2 Youth Unemployment UK, 2025
Agenda
What to expect at the #EnfieldWorks campaign launch
This is more than a networking event – it’s the launch of a bold new campaign to unlock the potential of Enfield’s young people.
You’ll hear from employer partners already making a difference, meet educators from local schools, and connect with councillors, community leaders, and businesspeople who share a passion for creating opportunity.
Headline speakers
Cllr Ergin Erbil
Cllr Ergin Erbil
Janet Leach MBE
Janet Leach MBE
Brett Leahy
Brett Leahy
Speakers
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Running Order
From 3.30pm
Registration and refreshments
4pm
Welcome address – Cllr Ergin Erbil
Opening keynote – Janet Leach MBE: The vision for ECT and #EnfieldWorks
Partnering in action
Celeste Fay, Headteacher, Orchardside School
& Tammy Day, Headteacher of Bishops Stopford School
Renee Flourentzou, Director of Education, West Lea School
Leane Bosquet, Employer Engagement Advisor, West Lea School
Mira Kraleva-Greener, Client Experience Manager – Accenture, Rapport Guest Services
Wellbeing & Talent Development Champion
Adele Christofi, Headteacher, Laurel Park School
Jennifer Gumbrell, Headteacher, Enfield County School for Girls
& Student Representatives
An invitation to join the campaign – Brett Leahy
5.10pm
Networking, campaign discussions and more refreshments
6pm
Event close
Stronger together
Whether you’re a small business owner, work for a large employer, or represent the public sector, you’ll leave inspired – and with tangible ways to get involved.
Together, let’s create bright futures for young people across Enfield.
As young people get older, they are more likely to feel ‘not very confident’ or ‘not confident at all’ that they’ll be able to progress into a good job.
Venue
The Enfield Works Campaign Launch will take place at the Council Chambers in the Enfield Civic Centre – right in the heart of the borough.
Address
Enfield Civic Centre
Silver Street
London EN1 3XQ
Getting there
The Civic Centre is located just a short walk from Enfield Town Station, with good public transport links and parking nearby.
Please use the main entrance on Silver Street.
Local jobs matter: “58% of young people said that location was either an important or very important factor when choosing their future options.”
The Campaign
Why this campaign matters
Almost 1 in 7 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET).1
We believe that must change – starting here in Enfield.
Every young person deserves a clear path into the world of work. But too many face real and rising barriers.
Being NEET as a young person increases the risk of lower wages and future unemployment. 2
The cost to the UK economy is estimated to be £31 billion between 2021 and 2025. 3
Together, we can change this.
“If a young disabled person can get a supported internship, an accessible apprenticeship, or simply good careers advice and work experience, they are much more likely to obtain fulfilling careers.”
#EnfieldWorks is a borough-wide campaign to create thousands of work opportunities between now and 2030.
We’re building a movement – and we need partners like you.
Ways to get involved
- Give careers talks and attend school events
- Host learners for workplace visits or taster days
- Offer work experience of job-shadowing
- Promote your early careers pathways locally
- Offer supported internships or apprenticeships
- Help shape vocational courses and qualifications
Whether you’re a small business, a large employer, or a public sector leader – your support matters.
Join us at the launch event on 12 June to find out more.
Together, we can unlock potential and create bright futures for Enfield’s young people.
What young people are saying2
- Only 10% feel confident there are good jobs in their local area.
- Nearly half (47%) say lack of work experience holds them back.
- Anxiety (43%) and a shortage of local jobs (26%) are top concerns.
- Just 1 in 3 believe employers are supportive of hiring young people.
Some young people face even greater challenges
- Young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) are almost twice as likely to be NEET.4
- Young people in PRUs (pupil referral units) have some of the lowest progression rates in the country – just 9% continue into education, employment or training after school. 5
- Young disabled people face a 22-point employment gap versus their non-disabled peers. 6
- Young people leaving care are 3.5 times more likely to be NEET than their peers. 7
(1) ONS, 2024, Labour Force Survey (LFS). Between October and December 2024
(2) Youth Voice Census, 2024
(3) Youth Futures Foundation, 2024
(4) DfE, 2023
(5) DfE 2023
(6) DWP 2024
(7) House of Lords Public Services Committee, 2024
About ECT
Who we are
The Enterprise Cooperative Trust (ECT) is a not-for-profit cooperative founded in June 2022.
Our membership spans schools, charities, community interest groups, businesses and local government – united by a shared mission:
Creating life-changing opportunities for Enfield’s young people.
Together, we’re working to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the borough – from inequality to youth unemployment.
Our strategic goals
We’re focused on four strategic objectives that will help make a measurable difference:
- Develop meaningful work experience, volunteering, and job opportunities for young people
- Generate new income streams to support innovation and sustainability
- Conduct research that drives better employment outcomes
- Create an industry-backed, vocational curriculum across member schools
How we work
We bring our mission to life through collaboration – and we’re proud to work with a growing network of:
Employer partners: Organisations that sponsor, fundraise, donate, or create opportunities directly with us.
Ambassadors: Individuals with partner organisations who help deliver and advocate for our work.
Influencers: Council members, journalists, policymakers and other changemakers who amplify our message.
Our approach
Rooted in cooperative values, our work is structured around four interconnected portfolios.
“Only 36% of young people said they had the option for work experience during their time in secondary school, which was mostly organised with the help of parents and other family members”
#EnfieldWorks is a partnership between:
Working together to unlock potential and create bright futures