So far, there are over 700 SMEs that have put themselves forward to offer work placements to unemployed people aged 16-24 under the government’s Kickstart programme.
This has been achieved through a gateway set up by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), alongside Adecco Working Ventures (AWV) which will be the intermediary employer.
AWV will provide comprehensive ‘wrap-around’ support to the young people taking part throughout their six-month placement and beyond, including:
- Mentoring
- A dedicated placement manager
- Skills development
- Help with CV-building and job applications
- Post-placement support towards future employment.
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Email JaimeFSB National Chairman Mike Cherry, said, “The Coronavirus crisis has made it much more difficult for young people to find employment, and it is vital that they are given opportunities to gain workplace experience so that they can go on to have successful careers or even become entrepreneurs themselves.
“Small businesses can be the ideal environment to nurture talent, which is why we wanted to see a range of options available to access Kickstart, including this model which will enable even the smallest employers to provide placements.”
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Thérèse Coffey MP, added, “We have opened an important gateway through the Federation of Small Businesses and Adecco Working Ventures to help small employers and sole traders create new life-changing opportunities for young people through our Kickstart scheme.
“This is a crucial part of our Plan for Jobs to create and support jobs across the UK, ensuring help reaches those who need it most and they aren’t left without hope or opportunity.”
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