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Employment Young People 2020-11-30

2020-11-30

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Q1 Direct Answer
Mark Jenkinson
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The question arises from the need to encourage employers to hire more young individuals, especially amid high youth unemployment rates.
What steps her Department is taking to incentivise employers to hire young people. The new DWP youth offer commenced in September alongside kickstart, and 100 new youth hubs are being established with expanded support through a 13-week programme.
Mims Davies
The enhanced DWP youth offer and kickstart scheme have been initiated, along with a 13-week employment programme offering skills training. Additionally, there are plans for 100 new youth hubs working closely with local partners to support young people's job opportunities.
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Q2 Partial Answer
Danny Kruger Reform
East Wiltshire
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The question builds on the progress of the kickstart scheme, focusing on its effectiveness in providing comprehensive training and skills development for young people to secure long-term employment.
Does my hon. Friend agree that schemes like kickstart should provide not only job placements but also personal skills training and opportunities for social action to better equip young people for their careers?
Mims Davies
I agree, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive support including wider activities beyond the 25-hour placements provided by kickstart, encouraged by work coaches for long-term employment.
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The scheme's specific expansion plans were not detailed.
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Q3 Direct Answer
Mark Jenkinson
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There is a significant challenge with youth unemployment in Workington, prompting the need to identify local initiatives supported by the Department of Work and Pensions.
I thank my hon. Friend for her answer and inquire about specific steps taken at the local level to support young constituents in Workington facing high unemployment rates.
Mims Davies
Workington's jobcentre has established mentoring circles covering various skills, with much employer interest in kickstart, leading to new placements across sectors such as adult social care and Tesco.
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