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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Young People: Support into Work

Monday 11 July 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Following the success of the kickstart scheme, which resulted in over 163,000 jobs for young people, the Department for Work and Pensions youth offer continues to support those in need.
  • The DWP youth offer includes youth hubs that bring together partner organizations and the DWP to provide assistance.
  • The Minister emphasized that the Way to Work campaign encourages young people to take any available job, improve their position, and progress towards their dream career.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Nicholas Fletcher
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

The Kickstart Scheme has closed, leaving many young people in need of employment support.

Question

What steps she plans to take to support young people into work following the closure of the kickstart scheme?

Answer from Therese Coffey

Following the success of kickstart, which has seen over 163,000 jobs started by young people, with approximately 30,000 still on that scheme, the DWP youth offer remains in place to support those who still need help. That includes youth hubs, which bring together partner organisations and the DWP in local communities to provide employment and skills support.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps following Kickstart's closure were not explicitly outlined beyond referencing ongoing programmes without detailed new actions.

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Q2 Nicholas Fletcher
Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

The MP has engaged with many young constituents who are concerned about the transition into employment.

Question

I have spoken with many young people since becoming an MP. They believe that waiting and fighting for their dream job is the right thing to do. Does the Secretary of State agree with me that our young people should take opportunities that arise which will get them earning while still applying for their dream job, as that will not jeopardise their chances but will, most probably, do exactly the opposite?

Answer from Therese Coffey

As ever, my hon. Friend talks common sense. It is really important that people realise that the heart of our Way to Work campaign is ABC—any job, better job, career. We know that having a job already allows people to build a lot of skills so they can progress, perhaps in the job of their dreams. Through support such as the DWP youth offer, work coaches will continue to help unemployed young people move into a range of roles. The skills and work experience that people can gain from a job will help them to progress.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific advice or government endorsement for taking any available jobs was not provided beyond general encouragement.

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