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<p>Through Jobcentre Plus, DWP is helping young people to find the right support,
education or training that will ultimately lead to sustained employment opportunities
and career progression.</p><p> </p><p>Core skills are fundamental in securing, retaining,
and progressing in work. This Government has invested in apprenticeships, traineeships,
vocational and basic skills training, alongside careers advice and Sector-based Work
Academy Programmes (SWAPs).</p><p>The Plan for Jobs provides a comprehensive package
of support for young people, including the Youth Offer and Kickstart. The Kickstart
scheme is dedicated to helping 16 to 24-year olds at risk of long-term unemployment
develop their skills and experience through fully funded six-month jobs.</p><p> </p><p>The
DWP Youth Offer provides intensive work search support to young people aged 16 to
24 on Universal Credit and in the Intensive Work Search group. As part of this, Youth
Hubs are co-located with partner organisations in a place-based approach. These co-delivered
partnerships provide vital links within the community and offer a multitude of services,
including opening up more employment opportunities within local areas.</p><p> </p><p>Through
our partnership network we are engaging with a broad spectrum of providers who are
co-located including colleges, employers, and local authorities. Some of the national
providers are National Careers Service, Princes Trust, Aspire, NHS and probation services.
These organisations have access to skills and training programmes and can help with
CV writing, job applications and interview preparation.</p><p> </p><p>Our National
Employer and Partnership team are helping to build local partnerships which are critical
to delivery in this area. We also work closely with smaller organisations offering
bespoke local work-related opportunities, enabling employers to support and engage
their future workforce.</p><p> </p>
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