Helping youth access jobs

A business roadshow connecting employers to skilled young people is coming to Crieff next month.

Developing Young Workforce is an initiative to help support local employers to access skilled young people in their area, and will encourage over 6,000 employers across Perth and Kinross to offer work experience opportunities and apprenticeships in their business.

The roadshow stops off at Crieff Hydro Hotel on Monday, June 11 at 10am, with opportunities to learn about the initiative and network with local employers.

Fiona Reith, the programme’s manager, said:“The roadshow is a fantastic opportunity for local employers to find out how the young workforce initiative can make a direct difference to their business. Many local employers and young people are already reaping the rewards of better links between business and education.

“For employers, it can give them easy access to the best skilled young people, help lower their recruitment costs, and promote their business as a great company to work for. For young people, we’ve already seen how it can transform their lives by boosting their skills and confidence.

“We’ve got a really exciting programme of initiatives planned for the next year. The roadshow will introduce employers to the dedicated team that is in place to support local businesses and help ensure they get the most out of being involved.”

Developing Young Workforce has been running since August 2016 and is funded by the Scottish Government as part of their national target to reduce the 2014 levels of youth unemployment by 40% by 2021. It will also see £500,000 invested into employability in Perth and Kinross over the next three years.

Businesses who wish to get involved can contact dyw@pkc.gov.uk.