More than 1,000 young people attended Norfolk's first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair, according to a Department for Work and Pensions press release published on 26 October 2026. The event brought together 65 employers and partners to offer opportunities to young people from rural and countryside communities.

At AgriFest, attendees tried agricultural professions through virtual reality welding simulations, HGV training and a water irrigation network building exercise. An employability zone offered advice on finding jobs, completing applications and preparing for interviews. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the fairs bring jobs, training and support directly into communities.

Youth Guarantee Jobs Fairs had already been held in Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Nottingham and London, with over 1,000 young people moving into jobs, work experience or training through them. The government describes the programme as backed by £2.5 billion, intended to support almost one million young people and create 500,000 opportunities.