Amazon pledges 30,000 entry-level jobs for young people by 2030
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:57 · Archive
Amazon has pledged to create 30,000 entry-level jobs for young people by 2030, alongside 10,000 work experience roles targeted at areas with fewer opportunities. The company will provide support to young people before, during and after the job application process.
The commitment comes amid government focus on reducing youth unemployment. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that the UK faces an 'economic catastrophe and moral failure' due to high numbers of young people not in education, employment or training, known as Neets. Almost one million 16 to 24-year-olds are classified as Neets according to the latest figures.
John Boumphrey, Amazon UK country manager, said the company meets young people 'who had no idea where to start six months ago' and lack CVs or experience. 'For many, Amazon was their first step into work,' he said. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden welcomed the announcement, saying Amazon joins 'a growing number of major businesses backing our youth guarantee'.
How it is being reported
- Amazon pledges 30,000 jobs for Neets ahead of BudgetAmazon has pledged to create 30,000 entry-level roles for young people by the end of the decade, in the latest sign of firms rowing in behind the government’s effort to tackle the youth unemployment crisis. The tech and retail giant has announced its “Youth Promise” programme amid growing concerns about youth joblessness and the number [...]City AM · 21 Oct, 00:01
- Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people by 2030The move comes amid a push from the Government to help reduce the number of so-called Neets.Independent Business · 20 Oct, 22:30
- Amazon to create 30,000 jobs for young people by 2030The move comes amid a push from the Government to help reduce the number of so-called Neets.Evening Standard · 20 Oct, 22:30
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