Second youth employment hub to open

A second employment hub for 16 to 24 year-olds will open in Cambridgeshire after the first centre celebrated supporting 1,000 young people.

Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow said the centre would open in Wisbech in January, building on the success of the Peterborough Youth Employment Hub which opened in November 2025.

The centres offer mentoring and workshops for young working age people, as well as support for mental health and housing issues.

"Passing 1,000 young people supported proves that Peterborough's youth want to work, they just need the right support to get there," said Dean Watson, who manages the existing service.

He added: "By removing the feel of a regimented system and combining services under one roof, we are helping young people build lasting belief in themselves and move into careers where they can truly thrive."

The current centre is based at Peterborough United's London Road stadium.

It was launched by Bristow alongside the Peterborough United Foundation, Jobcentre Plus, and EFL in the Community – the charitable arm of the English Football League.

The service in Wisbech will be based at the Annabelle Davis Centre in Love Lane and will be run by the youth charity, Centre 33.

"Having proven what works in Peterborough, we are now taking this exact blueprint to Wisbech this January so every young person across our region can earn, learn, and succeed," said Bristow.

The percentage of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough fell from 10.8% in 2024 to 10.1% last year, compared to 12.8% across England.

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