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Young people out of work or at risk of entering unemployment after school are set to benefit from a first of its kind AI bootcamp kicking off in the north-west. AI summer bootcamp kicks off in the north-west to prevent young people falling into unemployment First of its kind initiative brings together government with industry … Continue reading AI bootcamp launched in north-west to combat youth unemployment
Congratulations to all sixth form students on your results. PAYadvice.UK wish you all the best for your future plans. some will be going into work related training, others into apprenticeships and further education and some will be looking towards obtaining university places. The following is a message from Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer, at … Continue reading Exam Results – Clearing the Way to University
Employer National Insurance (NI) contributions should be cut for all workers under 25 to boost employment among the more than 1 million young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), MPs have said. In a new report, the Work and Pensions Committee welcoming early steps taken to prioritise work and training opportunities for 18 … Continue reading MPs push to cut employer’s National Insurance contributions for all under-25s
From 17th August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18. more students aged 16 to 18 to benefit from half-price rail fares from September 2026, helping them on their commutes to school, college or training the 16-17 Saver … Continue reading Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government … rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training, and apprenticeships. New bursary supports young people by removing a key financial barrier to apprenticeships. Thousands more … Continue reading Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ choice of degree subject has a hugely significant impact on their lifetime earnings, according to new research from the IFS. Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than someone of the same background and attainment who did not attend university, even after … Continue reading Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
... partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ✅ 400,000 disadvantaged school students to gain AI & tech skills✅ New AI bootcamps rolling out across England✅ A new government-industry alliance to support early careers Young people entering the job market will be better supported into their … Continue reading Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.
Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work experience and training placements in sectors including construction, health and social care and hospitality. New placements announced as Government accelerates its Youth Guarantee to give every young person the chance to earn or learn. Expansion … Continue reading Employment lifeline for young people
First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions by 2030. Skills England launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner apprenticeship to help businesses boost productivity and adopt emerging technology safely and responsibly Wider AI training now available also includes new apprenticeship unit and … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. The funding will create 350,000 new workplace opportunities designed to support young people into employment. Hundreds of thousands more young people on Universal Credit to benefit from dedicated support. Guaranteed jobs scheme to … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years. £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people and help match skills training with local job opportunities. Young people to … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
Polling shows more than half of young people do not feel there is enough government support to help them get decent entry-level jobs This rises to more than two thirds of young disabled people and 60 per cent of young people from working-class backgrounds NEET figures show almost one million young people aged 16-24 are … Continue reading Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards. A national focus on reading at the start of secondary school is to drive up standards to ensure every young person can achieve and thrive, as the government announces a mandatory reading test for all children at age 13. … Continue reading Focus on reading to drive up standards
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme. Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended for another year in major step towards ensuring all 18-21-year-olds get the chance to earn or learn Comes as new figures today show … Continue reading Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and helping build new homes. More than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers will get cutting edge skills to get Britain building at state-of-the-art Technical Excellence Colleges. The specialist colleges will be in every … Continue reading 40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a new Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. New panel of young people to advise the Government on shaping employment support for the next generation launched in Youth Employment Week. Panel marks major milestone in building the Youth … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Thousands of young people across England will receive targeted support into work, under a new £45 million scheme Landmark programme to support thousands of 18 to 21 year olds into education, work and training officially launches in Liverpool. Marks major win in the Government’s Youth Guarantee to ensure all young people have the chance to … Continue reading Young people set to benefit from new support into work and training