Launch of the Young Persons Guarantee
Monday, 1st March 2010
On Monday 25th January, the Prime Minister officially launched the Young Persons Guarantee. This guarantees 18-24 year olds who have been unemployed over six months an offer of a job, training or work experience.
This is a major part of the Government’s Backing Young Britain initiative to support young people during the recession. The Guarantee will be supported by over 400,000 Government funded training places, internships, work experience places and job opportunities.
All young people will get support from a named personal adviser who will advise them on the options available to help them into work. From April 2010, young people will be required to take up one of the offers by the ten month point of their claim.
Offers include:
- Jobs options, supported by a £1,000 subsidy for the employer. We have also created thousands of extra jobs in the community through the Future Jobs Fund;
- Training – from short courses to prepare for jobs in particular sectors up to full time courses lasting 3-6 months;
- Work experience in the form of internships and places on the Community Task Force.
Helping young people find their way into work is a top priority for Jobcentre Plus in February. If you have further queries about Backing Young Britain and the Young Person’s Guarantee please do not hesitate to contact Jackie Tuckett on 01249 425802 or by email jackie.tuckett@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
This quote is from a young person who has found work through the Future Jobs Fund.
‘Being unemployed used to get me down. It’s great to be back in work and have the chance to put things back into the community.
Just having something to do daily makes you feel better, and I’m looking forward to getting more experience and gaining some qualifications.’
Author: Sarah
