Hull Youth Hub: New employment support centre for young people announced

Hull has been named as one of 80 locations across Great Britain set to receive a new Youth Hub, bringing together employers, training providers and Jobcentre services to support 16-24 year olds into work

Young people in Hull are set to gain from enhanced employment assistance at a new Youth Hub. The Hubs amalgamate employers and training providers to aid those aged between 16-24 into employment.

Hull has been identified as one of 80 sites earmarked for new Hubs. They offer a venue for Jobcentre Plus, local authority services, employers and training providers to support young people, all under one roof.

Each Youth Hub will adhere to a set of minimum standards. This aims to guarantee that young people can access on-site Jobcentre support along with mental health and housing support, skills and training opportunities, careers guidance and direct links to employers with job and apprenticeship openings.

This announced expansion is viewed as a stride towards having a Youth Hub in every part of Great Britain. Within three years, the Hubs are projected to be in over 360 areas.

The Government’s Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has lauded the expansion. He stated: “Today marks a major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs.”, reports Hull Live.

“We are delivering support in every region, connecting young people with employers, and meeting them where they are so they can move into work, as we reform the welfare state into a working state. This is about breaking down barriers, opening doors and ensuring every young person can earn or learn, wherever they live.”

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Nine of the 80 new Hubs have already launched, including facilities in Nottingham and Newcastle. The precise location of the Hull Hub remains under wraps for now.

The Youth Hub expansion forms part of a broader £2.5 billion commitment to the Youth Guarantee and reforms to the Growth and Skills Levy designed to prioritise young apprentices. Ministers say this combined package is expected to generate 200,000 employment and apprenticeship opportunities.