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The Summer Jobs Programme offers young people who are at risk of violence a paid work placement during the six-week summer holiday period.
Launched in May by youth work charity UK Youth, the programme matches young people aged 16-25 with a dedicated youth worker to support them during their work placement with a local business.
More than 400 young people living in high-crime areas in Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and 11 London boroughs took part in this summer’s programme, working with over 100 employers. Roles included sports coaching, multimedia content creation, administration, retail and hospitality.
The first phase of the three-year programme received £1.5mn from the Youth Endowment Fund, the Department of Culture Media and Sport and the Youth Futures Foundation to develop and deliver the programme in the UK.
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