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UK government launches Youth Contract scheme
06 Apr '12
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Employment Minister Chris Grayling said:
“Youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges this country faces and we're determined to make a difference to a problem that's been building up for much of the past decade.”
“What we're offering through the Youth Contract is real practical support to both employers and job seekers which we hope will give young people a head start in the labour market.”
The package of measures has received widespread support from businesses and builds on policies including the Work Programme and work experience placements.
Skills Minister John Hayes said:
“By reviving apprenticeships, this Government is helping thousands of young people discover the purposeful pride that builds successful careers, thriving firms and strong communities.”
“In the past smaller firms have been deterred from hiring an apprentice due to perceived logistical, training and administrative costs but the new incentives of £1,500 are encouraging SMEs to give thousands of young people a great start to their working life.”
John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said:
“The Youth Contract is a great way of encouraging more businesses to take on young unemployed people up and down the country.”
"Youth unemployment is a real concern, and by helping firms cover the costs of employing and training a young person, the Youth Contract should make an impact where it matters."
“Youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges this country faces and we're determined to make a difference to a problem that's been building up for much of the past decade.”
“What we're offering through the Youth Contract is real practical support to both employers and job seekers which we hope will give young people a head start in the labour market.”
The package of measures has received widespread support from businesses and builds on policies including the Work Programme and work experience placements.
Skills Minister John Hayes said:
“By reviving apprenticeships, this Government is helping thousands of young people discover the purposeful pride that builds successful careers, thriving firms and strong communities.”
“In the past smaller firms have been deterred from hiring an apprentice due to perceived logistical, training and administrative costs but the new incentives of £1,500 are encouraging SMEs to give thousands of young people a great start to their working life.”
John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said:
“The Youth Contract is a great way of encouraging more businesses to take on young unemployed people up and down the country.”
"Youth unemployment is a real concern, and by helping firms cover the costs of employing and training a young person, the Youth Contract should make an impact where it matters."
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