David Simpson – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Department for Work and Pensions
The below Parliamentary question was asked by David Simpson on 2016-09-05.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans the Government has to encourage and support graduates in finding a job.
Damian Hinds
Jobcentre Plus is committed to providing a high quality service to all jobseekers and this includes graduates looking for employment in high level sectors.
Jobcentre Plus work coaches personalise the support they provide to claimants to help them find work, based on their individual need and circumstances. They have access to a menu of specialist support designed to assist graduates and professional executives.
From April 2017 we are introducing a new Youth Obligation to ensure that young people aged 18–21 are either earning or learning and are given the support, skills and experience they need to move into and get on in work.
