The cash includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit

Young people on benefits will be offered job opportunities in construction and hospitality to help them take that “vital step” in the work.

Ministers have announced an £820 million package aimed at helping almost one million get off benefits and into well-paid work.

The cash includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit .

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