Opening Shift

October 2, 2026

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Opening Shift is a retail work experience programme, launched in September 2026, aiming to help thousands of young people take their first step into employment.

Developed by the BRC, the Department for Work and Pensions, and a working group of leading retailers, it is focused on overcoming one of the biggest barriers facing young people looking for work: getting a job without previous experience.

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