Jobs and Careers - East of England 2011 - (Page 65)
LOOKING UP...
160
thousand
The cost in pounds of the 2012 programme aiming to
help some of the most vulnerable 16-17 year olds NEETs
(Not in Employment, Education or Training) back into
education, an apprenticeship or a job with training.
thousand
20
thousand
250
It’s not all doom-and-gloom at the moment;
here are some numbers to feel happy about...
The number of job subsidies that are
being made available for businesses who
take on 18-to-24-year-olds from the Work
Programme, worth up to £2,275 each.
150
million
How many extra incentive payments (each
worth £1,500) that will be offered by the
government to encourage employers to
take on young people as apprentices.
The amount in pounds predicted to be
spent over the next three years through
the Youth Contract to get unemployed
young people earning or learning again.
billion
1
Extra work experience placements that
will be on offer as a precursor to the
Work Programme for 18-24 year olds.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Jobs and Careers - East of England 2011