Youth jobs grant “an important step forward”, says TUC

Commenting on the start of the government’s youth jobs grant scheme, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 

“This is an important step forward to help tackle the number of young people stuck out of work.

“Along with the jobs guarantee, it will open up pathways into work for young people who have been struggling to get a job.

“But the scale of the crisis means the government must go further and faster. That means putting the turbo boosters on the jobs guarantee scheme to ensure it’s more widely available and available sooner to those who need it.

“And while increased investment is essential, we must also ensure every apprenticeship offers a genuine opportunity to learn and earn.”

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