Liverpool City Council to provide grants to local organisations in youth employment boost

The funding is part of the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and youth unemployment.

Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “Every young person in our area deserves the chance to fulfil their potential – but too often, their opportunities are limited by circumstances outside of their control.

“Through our Young Person’s Guarantee, we’re working to put that right by giving people access to the training, support and opportunities they need to get on in life.

“This funding will help us to test new ideas, bring fresh thinking to the table, and work with local organisations who know our communities best.”

Rotheram added: “Together, we can make sure that no young person is left behind – and that they have the chance to build a brighter future here in our region.”

Councillor Joanne Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills, said: “This funding provides Liverpool with a real opportunity to build on the great work that is already taking place in the city to support young people into employment.

“We want to hear from organisations and employers who have innovative and sustainable ideas of how to encourage young people into employment.

“The city region has already made great strides with its Young Person’s Guarantee and we are confident that in Liverpool we can make the most of the funding we have been given to support partners so that we can all invest in the future of our young people.”