Help youngsters into the workforce
Backing Young Britain is a Government-led initiative which is bringing businesses and public and voluntary sectors together to ensure that the valuable skills and experience of young people aren't being wasted.
The enthusiasm and potential of young people will be vital as we start to move out of recession so we need to give them the chance to flourish. Most are keen to work and just need that first break. And if they get it, they'll pour their ambition and motivation into your business.
Giving a young person their break can mean that you:
- Address skills gaps
- Access a range of Government support
- Provide your company with a workforce for the future
- Send a positive message about your company to the local community
How you can back young Britain
Although times are tough, we can all play a part. The Government is asking organisations to commit to one or more of the following:
1. Offer volunteer places or become a volunteer mentor for school or university leavers
2. Provide work experience opportunities
3. Offer internships to graduates, 18 year olds and non-graduates
4. Consider a young person for a job through a work trial
5. Supply apprenticeship opportunities for 16-24 year olds
6. Bid for one of the 100,000 jobs for young people from the Future Jobs Fund
7. Engage in a Local Employment Partnership
To find out more go to http://interactive.bis.gov.uk/backingyoungbritain/
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