2104, 2016

EU report on youth work and its contributions to youth employment

This report details the contribution of youth work to address the challenges young people are facing, in particular the transition from education to employment. The report seeks to make employers, Public Employment Services and policy-makers aware of the crucial role youth work can play – either as a lead agency or in partnership with others – in supporting the employment and employability of young people. In this context, youth work

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2104, 2016

Govan High’s unique school/employer partnership programme

Pupils at Govan High School are given a unique opportunity to develop vital employability skills through a pre-apprenticeship training programme inspired by Peter Crawford, volunteer ‘Skills for Life’ development officer at Morris & Spottiswood.  Peter’s initiative to tackle the issue of youth unemployment led to the establishment  of a highly dynamic partnership programme with the local company providing expertise, equipment and hands on experience for young people considering an apprenticeship as a career pathway. The successful programme now

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