NEET
Ealing Council has secured funding for a new jobs programme to help young people not in education, employment, or training.
Ealing Council successfully secured grant funding in November 2026 to launch a new jobs programme aimed at helping young residents into employment. This initiative focuses on supporting individuals who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The Jobs Guarantee Programme, a Department for Work and Pensions initiative, will provide six-month paid work opportunities for 562 young people aged 18 to 24. These opportunities are for those who have been claiming Universal Credit for at least 18 months, running from November 2026 to March 2028.
The term NEET refers to young people who are not currently engaged in education, employment, or training. Councils often work on programmes to address this, aiming to provide pathways to work or further learning for this demographic.
Key facts
- Ealing Council secured grant funding for a new jobs programme in November 2026. Source
- The Jobs Guarantee Programme aims to help 562 young residents. Source
- The programme provides six-month paid work opportunities for individuals aged 18 to 24. Source
- Participants must have been claiming Universal Credit for at least 18 months. Source
- The programme will run from November 2026 to March 2028. Source
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