From 17th August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will … Continue reading Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
Category: Youth Guarantee
Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home
Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as … Continue reading Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home
Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ … Continue reading Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.
... partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ✅ 400,000 disadvantaged … Continue reading Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.
Employment lifeline for young people
Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work … Continue reading Employment lifeline for young people
AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
Polling shows more than half of young people do not feel there is enough government support to help them get … Continue reading Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
Focus on reading to drive up standards
all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards. A national focus on … Continue reading Focus on reading to drive up standards
Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million … Continue reading Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and … Continue reading 40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Young people set to benefit from new support into work and training
Thousands of young people across England will receive targeted support into work, under a new £45 million scheme Landmark programme … Continue reading Young people set to benefit from new support into work and training