Over 100,000 young people across the country have now started jobs through the Kickstart Scheme, the Government today announced.
The Kickstart Scheme provides six-month jobs for young people aged 16 to 24 years old currently claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
According to the Government’s figures, an average of over 3,400 young people started Kickstart jobs each week over the last month.
Speaking while on a visit to the luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive’s McLaren Production Centre in Woking, secretary of state for work and pensions Thérèse Coffey said: ‘Having hit the 100,000 milestone, we are now on the last lap and I encourage employers and young people to take advantage of this opportunity as we head towards the finish line of the great Kickstart Scheme.’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak commented: ‘Our future success depends on our young people, which is why we introduced the Kickstart Scheme to give them the skills, experience and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
‘I’ve seen first-hand how it has transformed people’s lives, so I am proud that 100,000 young people have started Kickstart jobs, with the scheme continuing to help young people into next year as we emerge from the pandemic.’
