UK retailers seek to create 100,000 jobs for young unemployed over next 3 years
Yahoo Finance·
- British retailers announced plans to create 100,000 jobs for young unemployed people by 2029 to support a government drive against rising youth unemployment.
- The British Retail Consortium and the Department for Work and Pensions are launching a voluntary work placement programme providing 11,000 initial placements for 18 to 24 year olds.
- Participating retailers include major brands like Aldi, Amazon, and Tesco, offering 2 to 4 week placements to help beneficiaries gain experience for permanent retail roles.
