These two young people have been given an opportunity to learn new skills and boost their confidence through the Kickstart scheme with Ryde Town Council
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Government Kickstart Scheme Supports Young People In Ryde With Employment
By Iona Stewart-Richardson
Kaiya Woodford and Shay Dixon
Youngsters in Ryde who were on Universal Credit are being supported by the Kickstart Scheme and have been placed in employment for the next six months.
Ryde Town Council says it is pleased that the scheme, which was announced last September has enabled unemployed young people a future opportunity in employment with them.
The Kickstart Scheme provides employers with funding to offer 6-month placements to 16–24-year-olds, working 25 hours per week. The placements are eligible to young people in receipt of Universal Credit, who are at risk of long-term unemployment.