Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Plan for Jobs Update

14 December 2020 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Thérèse Coffey

Employment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has approved a new gateway for sole traders to participate in the Kickstart scheme.
  • The move aims to increase placements available under SWAPs to support more young people.
  • The initiative also seeks to promote inclusive access to the Kickstart scheme for disadvantaged groups.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the Government's Plan for Jobs, focusing on the progress of the Kickstart scheme and other employment programmes.

Action requested

The minister announces the approval of a new gateway for sole traders to participate in the Kickstart scheme through the Federation of Small Businesses and Adecco Working Ventures. The aim is to continue supporting young people by increasing placements available under SWAPs and promoting inclusive access to Kickstart for disadvantaged groups.

Key facts

  • Jobcentres are open across the country, with 262 starting Saturday hours.
  • Over 750,000 weekly contacts are made in Jobcentres.
  • An extra 7,000 work coaches have been added to meet a doubling commitment by the end of the financial year.
  • The Kickstart scheme has over 32,000 approved job placements for young people aged 16 to 24.
  • Over 200 'gateway' organisations are now approved with many roles created across sectors like construction and technology.
  • A new gateway model is approved by the Federation of Small Businesses and Adecco Working Ventures for sole traders.
  • Restart, a long-term unemployment programme supporting over one million individuals, will start in summer 2021.
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