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The Government are set to expand the current system of work experience opportunities for young people without a job.
Under existing regulation, unemployed youngsters between the ages of 18 and 21 are permitted two weeks of work experience without the threat of losing benefits. If the new plans are passed then this period will be extended to a more valuable eight weeks of work experience.

Chris Grayling, the employment minister, said of the new proposals on work experience for young people: “Our new work experience scheme will give young people the chance to get valuable experience in a business for up to two months, which will make a real difference to their confidence, their employability and their prospects. This government is making the changes that will give young people access to jobs and opportunities that can help them towards a brighter future.”

Katja Hall of the Confederation of British Industry said that the announcement was good news for young jobseekers because no experience could match real work in the hunt for a job. “Even if the employer who gives you a work placement isn’t hiring, you will gain key skills which boost your employability and raise the chances of you getting a job somewhere else,” added Hall.

If you are a young person looking for a job but you don’t have much hands-on work experience under your belt, then why not have a look through our latest range of work experience opportunities. There are lots of companies out there who are looking to offer unemployed school leavers and graduates the chance to gain some work experience at their organisation. Take a look now at our current work experience and internship opportunities.