The National Convention on Youth Employment in Dundee was chaired by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore, and also attended by Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, Scotland's Finance Secretary John Swinney and youth employment minister Angela Constance.
A Scotland Office spokesman said the National Convention on Youth Employment brought politicians north and south of the border together with public and private-sector organisations to "look at the issue, find the practical steps to support those who are out of work and help remove the barriers they face".
"This is an extremely important issue and the convention builds on the work the Secretary of State has been doing around Scotland," the spokesman added.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
