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You’re ready.The right employer just doesn’t know it yet.

Open Your Doors puts you inside the offices of leading UK employers — prepared, confident, and ready to be seen. One day that could change everything.

1,866 young people registered in 2025.


Join them in 2026 — registration closes 31 July.

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Open Your Doors 2025 — see what happened when 1,150 young people walked through the door

What is Open Your Doors

 One day inside the career you’ve been searching for.

On 18 September 2026, employers across the UK open their doors. You walk in prepared, confident, and matched to an organisation that fits your goals. No connections needed. No experience required. Just you.

 If nobody in your network works in the career you want — this was built for you. 

And it’s completely free.

B2B Invisibility

If you’re B2B, 

you’re invisible

Tell us your career interests, your sector, your location. We match you to an employer that fits — not a random company that had a spare slot.

You’ll arrive prepared, not nervous

 Before you walk through the door, we brief you on the company, coach you on the culture, and make sure you know what to expect. You’ll feel ready.

Real access to real employers

This isn’t a careers fair with a table and some leaflets. You’re inside their office, meeting their people, seeing what the work actually looks like.

How It Works

Four steps between you and your future career.

Step 1: Register

Quick initial sign-up — takes 5 minutes. We’ll then ask about your career interests, goals, and location so we can find the right fit.

Step 2: We Review & Shortlist

Over the summer, we review applications and shortlist participants. The earlier you register, the stronger your chances.

Step 3: Get Matched & Prepared

 From August, we match you to an employer and prepare you for the day — briefing you on the company, the culture, and what to expect.

Step 3: Get Matched & Prepared

 From August, we match you to an employer and prepare you for the day — briefing you on the company, the culture, and what to expect.

I almost didn’t register. I kept thinking it wasn’t for someone like me. 
Now I’m applying to places I didn’t know existed three months ago."

— Amira, OYD 2025 Participant

What Happened in 2025

The numbers tell the story.

3 cities. 10 employers. 1,150 young people walked through the door.

70%

Matched to what you actually wanthad never heard of the employer before

90%+

said they’d now apply after one visit

confidence in job prospects tripled

96%

felt welcomed and included
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Testimonials

This was my first time in a professional office — it made me feel like I belong.


- OYD 2025 Participant

I didn’t know places like this existed for people like me. Now I know exactly where I want to be.

 - OYD 2025 Participant

Cubico Sustainable Investments visit

Some of these young people I would hire today.

- HR Manager, Colt Technology

What Happened in 2025

Everyone has a role to play.

Young People

I’m looking for 

opportunity

 You’re ambitious, capable, and ready — you just don’t have a parent in the boardroom or a family friend who can make introductions. Register for OYD 2026 and we’ll open the door.

Register Now!

Employers

I’m looking 

for talent

You’re an employer who wants to reach the candidates traditional recruitment can’t find. Open your doors from £995.

Register Your Place!

Volunteers

I want to 

give back

Become a mentor or volunteer. Share your experience. Help the next generation navigate what nobody explained to you.

Get Involved!

What Happened in 2025

 The talent you want is here. 

They just need a door to walk through.

 Open Your Doors gives you a national talent engagement team without building the infrastructure. We recruit, prepare, and match motivated young people to your organisation. You provide a room and an hour.

Stats: 90%+ would now apply  |  68% expand to recruitment  |  From £99

Partners: Goldman Sachs  |  SAP  |  AlixPartners 

|  PA Consulting  |  The Telegraph


Your employer brand is being judged — even when you’re not hiring.

Ask ChatGPT for the best employers in your sector. If you’re not on the list, your future talent can’t find you. Open Your Doors puts you in the conversations that matter.


Before You Register

Quick answers to what you’re probably thinking.

Is it actually free?

A: Yes. Completely free. No hidden costs, no catch, no strings. The employers fund the programme — your only investment is your time and your curiosity.

Do I need experience or qualifications?

A: No. You don’t need a degree, work experience, or a polished CV. You need ambition and a willingness to show up. We’ll prepare you for everything else.

What should I wear?

A: Smart casual is fine. You don’t need a suit. We’ll send you guidance before the day so you feel comfortable and confident — not stressed about what to wear.

What if I don’t get selected?

A: We select based on genuine interest, not grades. If we can’t place you in September, we’ll keep you on our list for future opportunities including mentoring, events, and other programmes throughout the year.

What actually happens on the day?

A: You’ll visit a real office, meet professionals, tour the workspace, ask questions, and see what the job actually looks like from the inside. It’s not a lecture — it’s an experience

I’m nervous. Is that normal?

A: Completely. Most people who registered last year felt the same way. 96% said they felt welcomed and included on the day. We prepare you beforehand so you walk in ready — not anxious.


Can a parent or guardian register for me?

A: Yes. If you’re under 18 or a parent wants to register on behalf of their child, that’s absolutely fine. We’ll follow up directly with the young person to learn about their interests and goals.

When does registration close?

A: Registration closes 31 July 2026. But the earlier you register, the better your employer match — the most popular placements fill first. Don’t wait.

The career you want is on the other side of one open door.

 Register for Open Your Doors 2026. We’ll do the rest.

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Connecting future-ready talent to employers building 

the workplace of tomorrow — today.