Britain says it will create additional work experience and training placements for young people.
The British government made this known on Friday, a day after a review warned the country risked a lost generation locked out of work.
The government had previously announced a £2.5 billion ($3.36 billion) youth employment support package unveiled earlier this year, which the government said at the time would help create 200,000 jobs.
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The government will fund 300,000 placements including work experience and short government-funded programmes for job seekers claiming benefits.
Placements will focus on sectors such as construction, health and social care, and hospitality.
- The initiative follows a review led by former minister, Alan Milburn, which warned Britain risks a “lost generation” without urgent action.
The report said the number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training has risen to just over 1 million, or one in eight, and could reach one in six within five years.
It highlighted a sharp decline in entry-level jobs and work experience opportunities.
The report said public spending is skewed, with about 25 pounds spent on benefits for every pound on employment support for young people.
Reuters
