UK Youth is looking for companies to offer placements as part of its new Summer Jobs Programme.

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Employers in Newham are being urged to do their bit to tackle youth violence by signing up to a summer jobs scheme.

National youth work charity UK Youth is looking for companies to offer placements as part of its new Summer Jobs Programme.

Based on the successful One Summer Chicago scheme, which has been running in Chicago, USA, for a decade, the scheme is aimed at young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of violence.

The programme includes a preparation week, five weeks of paid work experience – funded by the scheme – and wraparound support from a youth worker.

Ndidi Okezie, UK Youth chief executive, said: “We are looking for employers prepared to welcome, work with, mentor and supervise a young person at risk of falling prey to harm, in a safe and supported way.”

Recognising there may be barriers to young people being able to take up this opportunity, the programme will provide an access fund and pre-placement preparation. Young people will be paid weekly in line with the national minimum wage.

For further information and to sign up, visit inclusiveboards.co.uk/summerjobs

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