Social Mobility Young People 2023-06-19
2023-06-19
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The Department for Work and Pensions is being asked about the measures they are implementing to enhance social mobility among younger individuals.
What steps his Department is taking to improve social mobility among young people.
The DWP celebrated National Social Mobility Awareness Day last Thursday, when we focused on the daily work done by our work coaches and youth clubs to help young people overcome barriers, build up their confidence, move into work, and ultimately achieve their aims.
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Specific steps or commitments were not provided, only a general statement of celebration and focus on existing activities.
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Q2
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Rother Valley has lower overall unemployment rates compared to the national average, but youth unemployment is higher. The MP seeks clarity on what steps are being taken to address this issue.
Rother Valley is blessed with unemployment that is significantly lower than the national average, but its youth unemployment is slightly higher than the national average. It is still harder for young people to get into work. What are the Government doing to ensure that they have the jobs they need so much?
I am determined to ensure that, regardless of their background or postcode, young people can succeed in Rother Valley and beyond, and that is why the DWP has introduced the youth offer. It includes youth employability coaches and youth hubs such as the one at the local football club, Rotherham United, which helps to build confidence and provides a range of mental health support as well as supporting neurodiverse local customers.
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Specific job creation measures or employment opportunities were not detailed; only mentions existing initiatives.
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