Youth Contract extension results in just five long-term placements

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Only five 16- and 17-year-olds have been helped back into education, training or employment for an extended period under the government's £1bn Youth Contract since eligibility criteria was extended last year, it has emerged.

The criteria for which 16- and 17-year-olds can be helped under the Youth Contract was extended in January 2013. Picture: NTI
The criteria for which 16- and 17-year-olds can be helped under the Youth Contract was extended in January 2013. Picture: NTI

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