NEETS scheme launched by Deputy PM
Nick Clegg has announced an initiative to help youngsters not in education, employment or training.
New details of Youth Contract revealed in Rotherham
Nick Clegg is in Rotherham today to explain the next steps in his scheme to tackle the problem of young people not in education, employment or training.
His initiative, called the Youth Contract, is worth £126 million and aims to tackle the 55,000 16-17 year old so called Neets.
In Yorkshire, ex-soldiers will deliver motivational sessions to disengaged youngsters through the Heroes to Inspire campaign.
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