We welcomed a major new government announcement this week that will help young people find jobs and training.
The government has confirmed £1 billion of funding to support jobs, apprenticeships and work experience.
The aim is to help young people who are not in education, employment or training.
Businesses will be offered grants to take on young people. There is also extra support for apprenticeships and guaranteed jobs.
We already works with local businesses, colleges and training providers to help people gain skills and find work.
But the council says that this new funding will open more doors for young people across the county.
Councillor Simon Clist, our Cabinet Member for Training and Skills, said: “We’ll need to see the detail behind this announcement, but on the face of it, this sounds like good news for young people and for local businesses.
“Many employers want to recruit but need support to bring someone new into the workforce.
“This funding helps remove that barrier.
“It gives young people a real chance to earn, learn and move into long‑term work.
“I want to make sure that Devon businesses and Devon young people benefit from this as much as possible.”
