'We won’t write this generation off': Mayor unveils major pledge for young people
Mayor pledges for every young person to have work experience by the time they turn 18
Every young person will get a guaranteed work experience placement by the time they turn 18 – West Yorkshire’s Mayor has pledged.
Unveiling her “West Yorkshire Promise” to young people, Tracy Brabin made several “cast-iron commitments” to every 14-24 year old in the region.
It comes shortly after a national report said a lack of work experience and jobs for young people risked creating a “lost generation” in the country.
Launching her flagship Region of Learning and Creativity Strategy at Bradford College, Mayor Brabin will make a series of commitments to young people that also includes a pledge to deliver more apprenticeships, skills training and mental health support in collaboration with partners.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, will say: “Talent is everywhere in West Yorkshire, but opportunity isn’t.
“Where you come from shouldn’t decide how far you can go, and that is at the heart of our West Yorkshire Promise – a fair chance to flourish for every young person, no matter their background or postcode.
“So to every young person struggling to find work, and to every mum, dad or grandparent lying awake at night worried about their kids future, my message is simple – we will not write this next generation off.
“We will guarantee real work experience alongside the apprenticeships, skills training and mental health support our young people need to not only survive but thrive. “