Youth Guarantee
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with Jobs Guarantee delivery partners on facilitating progression into permanent employment for participants.
Answered by Andrew Western
The Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. The Government is investing an additional £2.5 billion over the next three years into the Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills Levy. This investment will support almost one million young people and create up to 500,000 opportunities to earn and learn, including through an expanded network of Youth Hubs, earlier intensive support in Job Centres through a new Youth Guarantee Gateway, additional work experience and training opportunities, a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant and £2,000 apprenticeship hiring payment for employers, and the Jobs Guarantee which will provide a fully funded six month job for long-term unemployed 18-24-year-olds.
The Jobs Guarantee aims to support young people into sustained employment. Delivery Partners will further this objective by supporting individuals to build the skills and experience needed for long-term success, and working with employers to identify opportunities for progression.
The department engages regularly with Jobs Guarantee Delivery Partners to monitor delivery, address challenges, and ensure individuals are successful, both during the scheme and on completion.
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