Major UK retailers are teaming up with the government to provide short-term work placements for young people aged 18 to 24 who are currently not employed, in education, or training. Over the next three years, participating companies—including well-known names like Marks & Spencer, Asda, and John Lewis—aim to create up to 100,000 opportunities to help these individuals develop essential skills and build confidence before entering the workforce. The initiative, backed by the Department for Work and Pensions, offers placements lasting between two and four weeks as a stepping stone toward sustainable employment. With over 40 retailers involved, the program seeks to address youth unemployment by giving participants hands-on experience in retail environments.
In partnership with DWP, firms such as John Lewis and M&S plan to offer 18- to 24-year-olds placements of two to four weeksUK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term placements for young people not in employment, education or training (Neet) over the next three years to give them a first step on the ladder to paid work.In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), more than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Pets at Home, Asda and the John Lewis Partnership, will offer Neets aged 18-24 placements of two to four weeks to gain “the skills and confidence needed to take their first step into work”. Continue reading...
