Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Require businesses to offer interviews to care leavers meeting minimum criteria
Open for signatures
324 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask Government to introduce a national policy so medium and large employers offer care leavers a guaranteed interview for any role where they meet the essential criteria, ensuring fair access to work and consistent opportunity.
Care leavers face significant barriers to employment, despite having the skills and motivation to work. A guaranteed interview would help level the playing field, reduce long‑term unemployment, and support better life outcomes. This small, practical step would create fairer access to work and long‑term savings for the public sector
Timeline
| 18 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
324
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
18 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.