First Chance · Croydon

Croydon is our first pilot.

First Chance is a platform for genuine first opportunities. Croydon is our first live pilot: young people and employers can register now, while we work with local businesses to bring reviewed opportunities to the site. A dedicated app is the next stage.

Three young people collaborating on laptops outdoors

Two sides of the first chance

For young people

A place to explore genuine first jobs, work experience, placements and volunteering as the pilot develops.

For employers

A way to offer meaningful first opportunities and connect with young people ready to learn.

How opportunities will appear

One good opportunity can change everything.

When approved local opportunities are available, young people will be able to apply through First Chance. Here is how a listing and the application button will look.

CROYDON · WORK EXPERIENCE · AGE 16+

Your first opportunity could start here

Discover first jobs, work experience, placements and volunteering with local employers. Each opportunity will be reviewed before it appears.

Example listing · Sign in to see approved opportunities

We are also exploring First Chance Ambassadors and Opportunity Passports with young people and local partners.

Safety is part of the pilot

Employers and opportunities will be reviewed before listings appear.
Young people’s details will stay private by default.
Employers will not be able to send direct messages to under-18s.
Concerns can be reported directly to Noreen Jameel, First Chance’s safeguarding contact.

Report a concern: nj.firstchanceworks@gmail.com

The Croydon pilot is open for registration. Employers and opportunities are reviewed before listings appear.