Youth Employment

Stories tagged “Youth Employment.”

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Johm Healey has his arms out in a gesture while speaking at a podium in front of a red backdrop.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

Chancellor John Healey announced an expansion of the Local Apprenticeships Service, aiming to provide jobs and training for young people instead of relying on benefits, funded by savings from welfare fraud crackdowns.

A young woman working on a building site. She is wearing a blue hard hat and an orange hi-viz jacket over her clothes. She is looking at an iPad.

Aug 5bbc.co.uk

Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules

The UK government is overhauling its £90bn public procurement system to prioritize job creation, particularly for young people, by doubling the weighting given to social value criteria in contract awards.

Jul 26app.com.pk

WWF Committed to Develop Skill Workforce, Enhancing Technical Capabilities of Youth

The Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) is committed to developing a skilled workforce, enhancing the technical capabilities of youth, and supporting the country's industrial growth.

Jun 17theguardian.com

AO World Shifts UK Call Centre Roles to South Africa

Electrical retailer AO World is shifting up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa due to rising labour costs, saving about £4m a year.