As Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, I’m delighted that our Kickstart Scheme, launched in September, has now created more than 120,000 job placements for young people - with their wages paid for by the government.
To encourage more employers of all sizes to join our scheme, I am removing the minimum 30 vacancies requirement to enable more employers to apply directly to the Kickstart programme.
In taking Kickstart up a gear, we will continue to work with companies across the country to invest in and harness the talents of our young people, putting them on the path to a brighter future as we build back better.
