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<p /> <p>In the last 12 months youth unemployment has fallen by a record-breaking
253,000. Work Coaches offer tailored support from day one of their claim and young
people also receive support Youth Contract; Work Programme; Post Work Programme Support
– Help to Work. I am pleased to report we are on target to deliver an extra 250,000
work experience or sector-based work academy places by March 2015.</p><p> </p><p>We
are working with Local Authorities to trial a proactive labour market engagement approach
with 16-17 year olds who are not in education, training or employment.</p><p> </p><p>DWP
is also supporting Movement to Work, an employer led initiative offering work training
opportunities to 18-24 year olds. The Civil Service has pledged 6000 opportunities.
Over 3000 places have been delivered between April and September 2014, the vast majority
in DWP.</p>
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