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Jobcentres Boost Seasonal Jobs and Support for Youth

10/16/2025

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Story summary

North Lanarkshire and Highlands Jobcentres promote seasonal employment to help jobseekers gain experience.
Youth Employability Coaches offer one-on-one guidance.
Jobcentres facilitate apprenticeships, work experience, and job fairs for jobseekers.
The Flexible Support Fund provides financial help for work or training.
Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, notes high employment and barriers to access in Scotland, where 3.9% are unemployed (107,000).

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Story summary

North Lanarkshire and Highlands Jobcentres promote seasonal employment to help jobseekers gain experience.
Youth Employability Coaches offer one-on-one guidance.
Jobcentres facilitate apprenticeships, work experience, and job fairs for jobseekers.
The Flexible Support Fund provides financial help for work or training.
Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, notes high employment and barriers to access in Scotland, where 3.9% are unemployed (107,000).