Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes
Summary
The UK government is increasing youth work experience and training programs to help more young people find jobs. Ministers announced 300,000 new work placements over the next three years to address high youth unemployment and lack of experience.Key Facts
- Nearly 1 million young people aged 16-24 in the UK are not in education, work, or training.
- The government plans 300,000 extra work experience placements in three years.
- About half of these placements will be through six-week training schemes called Swaps, which include guaranteed job interviews.
- Young people who took part in these schemes are 13% more likely to have a job two years later.
- Recent changes aim to tackle the loss of entry-level jobs and disruptions from the pandemic.
- Experts warn that the UK spends much more on benefits for unemployed youth than on training or employment help.
- Construction is the largest sector offering these placements.
- Increasing numbers of young people report mental health and other conditions that affect their ability to work.
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