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£1M BOOST TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN PIT VILLAGES

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s National Apprenticeship Programme is providing a further 255 young people in England’s coalfields with apprenticeship and employment opportunities.

This additional investment by the Trust brings the number of opportunities afforded to young people in coalfield areas through the programme to nearly 550 and the investment by the Trust to over £1.1m

This second phase of the Coalfields National Apprenticeship Programme will focus on young people aged between 16 and 25, who are more than twice as likely, to be out of work than older people. However, in recognition of the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) over 70% of these apprenticeships will be created for 16 to 18 year olds.

This innovative programme will be spearheaded by the charity, and will be delivered in partnership with local councils and colleges, providing employment opportunities in the private sector.

Gary Ellis – CEO of the Trust said:

“With the youth unemployment figures spiraling upwards, and grim predictions for the unemployment figures which are to going to be released on Wednesday, this programme will be a real boost for young people struggling to find work. Former coalfield communities have been badly hit by the economic downturn and this has compounded the problems already experienced by young people. This programme is a direct response to help young people into work and create a strong platform for their future aspirations.”

The apprenticeships which will provide an opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ will be available in a wide variety of industries and occupations. Each apprenticeship will run for a minimum of 12 months and young people will start taking up the opportunities over the next three months.

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Head Office Address: Silkstone House, Pioneer Close, Manvers Way, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7JZ.

Email : info@coalfields-regen.org.uk  
Phone : 0800 064 8560
Fax : 01709 765 599

Registered Charity in England & Wales: No.1074930 Registered Charity in Scotland: No.SCO39277
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