Speaking at an youth event in London, employment minister Priti Patel said the Careers and Enterprise Company, which was established last year by the Department for Education, will co-ordinate support provided by Jobcentre Plus work coaches in schools.
Patel said the government is taking action to prevent young people "drifting into worklessness and benefit dependency" by engaging with them before they leave school.
“Jobcentres are now helping young people at school get the support they need to progress into employment or training," she said.
“This will supplement existing schools careers advice and be targeted at those in danger of not being in employment, education or training.
"Jobcentres will co-ordinate this support with the new Careers and Enterprise Company.
“And for the first time in a long while we will bring together that all-important support and advice on work experience, apprenticeships and traineeships and the world of work closer to those that need it most.”
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