West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker announces a plan to create 20,000 work opportunities for young people to combat high youth unemployment.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker unveils plan to create 20,000 work opportunities for young people, aiming to tackle high youth unemployment rates in the region. The initiative includes 20,000 work experience placements, training opportunities, and apprenticeships over the next three years, with local businesses encouraged to participate. The move comes as youth unemployment in areas such as Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton is double the national average.
July 10, 2024
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