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Supported employment schemes give young people with additional needs access to valuable work opportunities. Joanne Parkes speaks to sector experts and providers to explore the keys to success.

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Young people from all backgrounds can struggle to find a job on leaving college or university but for some the challenge is even greater.

Supported employment schemes are increasingly being used to help those with additional needs access the world of work.

Schemes vary in nature but focus on the idea anyone can work with the right support.

This may include tailored recruitment processes directed at those who are care experienced, homeless or disabled, help with CV-writing and interview skills or support from specially-trained job coaches.

With nearly one million young people currently not earning or learning and two thirds of those not engaging with services to get into work, finding ways to improve access to employment is crucial, says Josh Knight, senior policy and research lead at social enterprise Youth Employment UK.

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