Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn

A government review is recommending a significant expansion of special needs internships to help address the UK's growing youth jobs crisis. This proposal aims to provide young people with special educational needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, or mental illness, with more opportunities to secure work. By scaling up supported internships, the government hopes to combat the high joblessness rates among this vulnerable group.

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The UK government is planning to expand internships for special needs individuals to help tackle the youth jobs crisis. This initiative could lead to increased employment opportunities and improved job prospects for young people with special needs.

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