Speaking in parliament, employment minister Priti Patel said a Jobcentre Plus programme is "about to roll out” into schools.
"This government is absolutely committed to supporting young people," she said.
"Bridging the gap between school and the world of work can be challenging.
"Our policies and measures across government – not just in the Department for Work and Pensions, but in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Education – fully support that transition.
"Importantly, the DWP is about to roll out a Jobcentre Plus programme in schools, and we are also doing much more with employers to support the transition into the world of work."
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