Peterborough Youth Hub Celebrates Early Success

Peterborough Youth Hub Celebrates Early Success

The Peterborough Youth Employment Hub is celebrating a ‘strong start’ following its opening at the Weston Homes Stadium last November. New data reveals that the Hub has already engaged 73 young people, providing a vital lifeline in a city where NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) rates have recently sat above the national average.

Launched as part of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer and hosted by the Peterborough United Foundation, the Hub was designed to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for those aged 16–24. Since its doors opened, the Hub has transformed from a concept into a thriving community space where 37 young people are currently receiving intensive one-to-one support through Individual Learning Plans.

One of those residents is Leo, who found himself stuck in a loop of endless, unsuccessful online applications.

“The support here is different, it was tailored to me,” says Leo. “I was just looking for something to bring money in, but the Hub helped me see I could actually thrive in something I enjoy. I didn’t have much belief in myself before, but this has opened up so many opportunities.”

Leo is one of 37 young people currently working through intensive, one-to-one ‘Individual Learning Plans’ designed to bridge the gap between leaving school and finding a career.

The Hub is one of only eight ‘Youth Guarantee Trailblazer’ areas in the country. It represents a unique partnership between the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, the EFL in the Community, and the football club’s foundation.

Dean Watson, Youth Hub Manager, says: “We’ve created a space where young people can express themselves without feeling like they’re in a regimented system. It’s about more than theory; it’s about mentoring and professional connections that lead to real-life success.”

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, added “My priority is simple, helping our young people get a job and giving them the best possible start in life. This Hub is already delivering for Peterborough, providing a welcoming space at the Posh where anyone can walk in and get the support they need to find work or training. It’s about unlocking the massive potential we have in our city and making sure no one is left behind.”

How to Get Involved

The Hub is calling on local employers to help shape the next generation of Peterborough’s workforce through mentoring, workshops, or site visits.

• Location: Weston Homes Stadium (The Posh)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am – 5pm
• Contact: Dean Watson (Dean.watson@theposh.com) or YouthHub@theposh.com

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Notes to Editors:

• Leo’s video case study  >> Stories from the Youth Hub – Meet Leo
• Dean’s video case study >> Meet Dean – Peterborough Youth Hub Manager

• Peterborough’s NEET rate (5.4%) is nearly double the regional average (3.4%), making the Hub a critical intervention for the local economy.
• This is a collaborative project between the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and the Peterborough United Foundation.
• This project is part of a high-profile national “Trailblazer” pilot to test new ways of supporting young people into the workforce.