The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that an extra 150 youth employability coaches will be recruited to support young jobseekers facing significant barriers to getting a job. Young jobseekers will get up to six months intensive support and mentoring training as well as access to training, apprenticeship placements, suitable job opportunities, the Sector Based Work Academy Programme and the Kickstart Scheme. Support will even continue for six weeks after the young person has started work, to make sure they’re given help to settle into the role and find their feet.
