Fedcap is exploring the opportunity to deliver the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme Grant released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The Jobs Guarantee is a national employment programme designed to support young people aged 18-24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18 months or more. It aims to break the cycle of long-term unemployment by offering every eligible participant a guaranteed, fully funded six month paid job, alongside tailored support to help them succeed and progress.
Delivered by specialist Delivery Partners, the programme focuses on an employment-first approach, where young people move quickly into real jobs rather than extended pre-employment training. Partners work closely with local employers to source suitable roles -funded for up to 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage - and match participants based on their skills, interests, and needs.