Over 16,000 people now claiming Universal Credit benefit in West Lothian
part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs. This is a £2 billion fund which creates paid, six-month work placements for over 200,000 young people who might be at risk of long-term unemployment.Paula MacBrayne, employer and partnership manager with the DWP, continued: “Employer and partnership manager support is available to support candidates to make successful applications.“If you are 16 to 24 years old and on Universal Credit please ask your work coach about getting a Kickstart placement.“We deliver regular online sessions via our Virtual Youth Hub, with sessions being hosted in partnership with West Lothian Council, Skills Development Scotland and West Lothian College.“We have a broad selection of training courses available.