The document, Building Engagement, Building Futures, published today (15 December), includes proposals for reforms to schools, vocational education, skills and welfare provision.
Among its priorities for action are raising attainment in school and beyond to ensure that young people have the skills they need, helping local partners to provide effective and coordinated services that support all young people, and encouraging and incentivising employers to recruit young people by offering more high-quality apprenticeships and work experience places.
The government also lists ensuring work pays, giving young people the personalised support they need to find it and putting in place the £1bn Youth Contract over the next three years to help get young people learning or into employment as other key measures.
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