M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
Summary
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is starting a new training program that will offer 1,000 young people in the UK and Ireland paid work experience over the next 18 months. The program is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds who are not in a job, education, or training, to help them get skills and move into store management roles.Key Facts
- The M&S traineeship is for young people aged 16 to 24.
- It will create 1,000 paid training places in the UK and Ireland within 18 months.
- The program offers six months of training, followed by further training to become store managers.
- This targets young people who are classified as 'Neets' (not in employment, education, or training).
- Over one million young people in the UK are currently Neets, the highest in over 12 years.
- The jobs market has fewer entry-level jobs, making it harder for young people to find work.
- The UK government is working with businesses and unions to study how AI affects entry-level jobs and to help redesign roles.
- The government also plans to give disadvantaged students AI and tech training to improve job opportunities.
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