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<p>We have announced our Plan for Jobs expansion which will see another £500 million
invested in supporting people into jobs, with young people at the heart of this through
Kickstart and our DWP Youth Offer.</p><p> </p><p>The Kickstart scheme is dedicated
to helping 16-24-year olds at risk of long-term unemployment develop their skills
and experience through 6-month jobs. Around 112,000 Kickstart jobs have been started
by young people and the scheme will continue until March 2022, offering jobs and experience
to many thousands more young people.</p><p> </p><p>We are extending the DWP Youth
Offer to 2025 and have expanded eligibility to include 16 and 17-year olds, in addition
to 18 to 24-year olds, who are claiming Universal Credit and searching for work. The
Youth Offer currently provides intensive work search support through the Youth Employment
Programme, specialised Youth Employment Coaches for young people with additional barriers
to work, and over 150 Youth Hubs across England, Scotland and Wales.</p><p> </p><p>DWP
is working in collaboration with the Department for Education, National Careers Service,
devolved administrations, and other partners to deliver a comprehensive package of
support for young people.</p>
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