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<p>DCMS funds a number of programmes that are stimulating demand for youth workers,
including through our National Youth Guarantee, which is backed by over £500 million
of investment into youth services.</p><p>In addition, the updated statutory guidance
for local authorities’ youth provision puts an emphasis on the importance of youth
work practice and on employing or encouraging the employment of individuals with youth
work skills and qualifications.</p><p>To support the youth workforce, DCMS funds the
National Youth Agency to set professional standards, qualifications and a curriculum
for youth work, including a youth work apprenticeship and free-to-access training.
DCMS also funds youth worker bursaries which allows youth workers and volunteers to
gain qualifications in youth work. To date, DCMS has funded over 2,000 bursaries and
we are providing £1,075,000 for over 700 adults who would otherwise be unable to undertake
youth work qualifications due to cost.</p>
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