Pathmate
For 16–24 year olds & employers

Find your path.We'll guide you.

Discover your strengths. Find meaningful work. Build your future.

PathMate helps young people understand themselves, gain real work experience and take confident steps towards long-term careers.

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  • Free to join
  • No experience needed
  • Real employers
JT

Jamie, 19

Looking for work · Manchester

TeamworkReliableCreativeCustomer service
Profile ready

Northside Café

Hiring · Part-time

Front-of-house assistant

Flexible hours · No experience needed

Open to young talent
For Candidates

For young people ready to take their next step

Whether you know exactly what you want to do or you're still figuring it out, Pathmate helps you understand your strengths and connect with work opportunities that fit your situation.

Register your interest

Discover your strengths

Get help with your CV

Find flexible roles and placements

Connect with employers open to young talent

Access motivated young candidates

Reduce hiring costs

Learn about available grants

Fill short-term, flexible, or permanent roles

For Employers

For employers looking for motivated young talent

Pathmate helps employers connect with job-ready 16–24 year olds while reducing hiring costs through available grants, incentives, and National Insurance exemptions.

Make an employer enquiry
How It Works

Simple steps for candidates and employers

Candidate Journey

From sign-up to first role

  1. 1

    Tell us about yourself

  2. 2

    Apply once

  3. 3

    Get matched

  4. 4

    Start work

  5. 5

    Discover your direction

Start your application
Employer Journey

From enquiry to hire

  1. 1

    Tell us about your hiring needs

  2. 2

    Learn what support or savings may apply

  3. 3

    Receive suitable candidate introductions

  4. 4

    Hire with confidence

Make an enquiry

Why PathMate?

Young talent

Motivated candidates ready to work.

Lower hiring costs

Schemes and exemptions may significantly reduce recruitment costs.

Discover your direction

Go beyond finding a job. Through AI-powered self-discovery and personalised guidance, gain clarity and a deeper understanding of your strengths, motivations and the career paths that suit you.

Social impact

Helping tackle one of the UK's biggest employment challenges.

Ready to get started?

Whether you're looking for your first opportunity or looking to hire young talent, PathMate helps people move forward.

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