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<p>The most recent Official ONS Labour Market Statistics, for the period October to
December 2022, show that the current youth employment rate was 54.1%. This is up 3.2%
on 2010 figures and 6.6% above the G7 average.</p><p> </p><p>This Government remains
committed to delivering a comprehensive and tailored package of support for 16–24-year-olds
claiming Universal Credit and seeking employment or progression through the DWP Youth
Offer. This includes an initial 13 weeks of intensive help through the Youth Employment
Programme, Youth Employability Coaches for those with complex barriers to employment
and our national network of partner led Youth Hubs.</p><p> </p><p>For the young people
of Stourbridge, the Dudley Youth Hub is a fundamental part of the support offered.
Through this Hub, our work coaches can meet with claimants who have a barrier to employment
in an alternative setting that allows them to feel at ease and engage with a range
of on-site services. Examples of this include a range of employer and recruitment
events, Disability Employment Advisors matching claimants with Disability Confident
employers and regular National Career Service pre-employability training.</p>
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