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Booming UK Wine Sector to Fuel Youth Jobs, College Says

6/14/2026

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Plumpton College in East Sussex says the county’s booming wine industry could help more young people move into employment.
Student Will Judd-Page studies viticulture at the college and hopes a vineyard career will combine outdoor work with wine-making skills.
The UK government announced a £2.5 billion youth employment support package that includes 300,000 placements for NEETs.
Plumpton College offers land-based subjects from age 14 through postgraduate level, emphasizing practical experience.

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Plumpton College in East Sussex says the county’s booming wine industry could help more young people move into employment.
Student Will Judd-Page studies viticulture at the college and hopes a vineyard career will combine outdoor work with wine-making skills.
The UK government announced a £2.5 billion youth employment support package that includes 300,000 placements for NEETs.
Plumpton College offers land-based subjects from age 14 through postgraduate level, emphasizing practical experience.