Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
Summary
The UK government announced new support for young people seeking work, including a bursary to prevent families from losing benefits when teenagers start apprenticeships. Officials said young people will be expected to actively participate in the support programs offered to help them find jobs.Key Facts
- New funding will stop families from losing part of their benefits when a young person takes an apprenticeship.
- The benefit loss mainly affects single-parent families or disabled teenagers under 18.
- The government plans to make some welfare support conditional on young people participating in the programs.
- The support aims to reduce youth unemployment and encourage skill development in technical and vocational areas.
- A £30 million bursary will remove barriers for young people entering work or apprenticeships.
- Future welfare reforms will focus on helping young people with long-term sickness benefits return to work.
- A comprehensive review of youth unemployment and education engagement is expected this autumn.
- The government acknowledges that youth welfare issues go beyond its department, including mental health challenges.
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