M&S Launches Traineeship Program to Combat Rising Youth Unemployment
M&S to help 1,000 young people get into the job market as unemployment crisis worsens

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Marks and Spencer aims to assist 1,000 young individuals in securing jobs through a new traineeship initiative, amid predictions that youth unemployment may reach 18% by spring. The program will provide six-month training in retail management and hands-on experience, with the potential for full-time employment.
- 01M&S will offer traineeships to 1,000 young people aged 18 to 24 over the next 18 months.
- 02The traineeship includes a six-month program focusing on retail management and confidence building.
- 03Current youth unemployment stands at 16.2% and is projected to rise to 17.9% by spring 2024.
- 04M&S's existing Marks & Start scheme has an 80% success rate in helping participants secure jobs.
- 05Critics highlight government policies as a barrier to job creation for young people.
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Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced a new traineeship program aimed at helping 1,000 young people aged 18 to 24 enter the job market, as youth unemployment is expected to rise to 18% by spring 2024. Over the next year-and-a-half, successful applicants will participate in a six-month training program focused on retail management and confidence building, ultimately leading to potential full-time positions within the company. M&S retail director Thinus Keeve emphasized the importance of retail as a career path that offers young individuals the chance to learn and grow quickly. Chief executive Stuart Machin shared his personal journey, noting how a Saturday job transformed his life and expressing concern over the current challenges facing young job seekers. The initiative comes as the British Chambers of Commerce predicts a rise in youth unemployment, with over 800,000 young people potentially unable to find work. The BCC has called for more proactive measures to address the issue, citing government policies that may hinder job creation for youth. M&S's existing Marks & Start scheme, which provides practical retail experience, has already shown an 80% success rate in securing jobs for participants.
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The traineeship program is expected to provide significant opportunities for young people to enter the job market, potentially reducing the number of unemployed youth.
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