The scheme, which could be in place by September, is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds and intended to be a “stepping stone” to an Apprenticeship or other jobs, the government says. Employers and the education sector have been invited to comment on the plans after the government published a “discussion paper” setting out the idea.
Traineeships would last around six months and would focus on work preparation training such as interview and inter-personal skills, CV-writing and work experience.
Participants who have yet to achieve an A* to C in GCSE English or maths would also continue working towards these.
It is part of the government’s strategy to tackle the one million young people (aged 16 to 24) who are not in education, employment or training.
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