Youth Contract
In response to the challenge of youth unemployment the Government announced a £1billion Youth Contract to help young unemployed people get a job. The Youth Contract, which launched in April 2012, will provide nearly half-a-million new opportunities for 18-24 years olds, including apprenticeships and voluntary work experience placements.
It also marks a substantial increase in the support and help available to young people through the Work Programme, Jobcentre Plus and sector-based work academies. Many businesses have already offered fantastic support by committing opportunities and vacancies for young people without jobs and we aim to build on this.
Youth contract key initiatives:
- voluntary work experience
- sector-based work academies
- wage incentives
- Apprenticeships
- Apprenticeship Wage Incentives (in England)
- Additional support for disengaged 16 to 17 year olds
- Frequently asked questions
- Employer factsheets
Youth Contract – follow us
This page will keep you updated with all the information you need about the Youth Contract.
Follow us on Twitter – #youthcontract
@gbworking – Get Britain Working on Twitter
@dwppressoffice – DWP Press Office on Twitter
If you want to talk to someone about Youth Contract call
- 0845 601 2001 (option 2)
- or textphone 0845 601 2002 for people with speech or hearing impairments.
Business backs Youth Contract
On 5 January 2012 Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg and Minister for Employment, Chris Grayling met businesses who have already pledged their support for the Youth contract to listen to their views.
- Business backs Youth Contract – key themes for employers
- Press release – Business leaders back youth contract (Deputy Prime Minister website)
- Letter to companies from Nick Clegg and Chris Grayling – Youth Contract (13/02/12) (76KB)
- Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise event – 8 February 2012 (90KB)
How the Work Programme is helping young people into work
Your feedback
Please let us know how helpful you have found this site in finding the information you need. Send your feedback to: wpd.workprogrammeenquiries@dwp.gsi.gov.uk