NAVCA welcomes Government plan to help unemployed 16-17 year olds
Joe Irvin, NAVCA’s Chief Executive, has welcomed the plans announced today by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to help young people find work, training or get back into education. Nick Clegg MP has announced a £126 million scheme to help at least 55,000 “neets” – those not in education, employment or training. As part of the scheme, charities and businesses will be invited to bid for contracts worth up to £2,200 to take young people on.
Joe Irvin, NAVCA’s Chief Executive, said;
“Youth unemployment is a major problem. We have lobbied government on this issue and in particular we asked for the Government to ensure charities are included in plans to help young people. NAVCA is pleased that the Government has listened and Charities are being given the chance to play a constructive role in this scheme. It is important this is implemented in a way that benefits the young people it is intended to help. Involving charities can help make sure this happens.”
(Source: navca.org.uk)
