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Andy Burnham Backs UK Supermarket's Work Experience Scheme for 10,000 Youngsters
The scheme will offer hands-on placements in stores, offices and depots as Sainsbury’s says more than one million 16- to 18-year-olds are NEET.
- Sainsbury's announced a 'KickStarter' work experience scheme providing around 10,000 opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas, beginning in October with workplace visits, career workshops and hands-on placements across England, Scotland and Wales.
- Over one million young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training, reaching 1.01 million in early 2026, prompting Prime Minister Andy Burnham to declare the crisis had been 'ignored for too long.'
- Sainsbury's describes KickStarter as a 'fresh take' on work experience, offering 'real, hands-on experiences' through two pathways: KickStarter Explore for 14 to 18-year-olds combines in-school learning with placements, while KickStarter Insights targets 16 to 24-year-olds with communication skills and job application support.
- Chief Executive Simon Roberts said 'getting that first job really matters,' while the program runs alongside a pilot scheme with The Careers & Enterprise Company and the Institute of Grocery Distribution , collectively offering 10,000 placements.
- Research shows that 'meaningful engagement' with employers can reduce the likelihood of becoming NEET by 80%, though six in 10 young people classified as NEET have never had a job, highlighting the persistent barrier of accessing initial work experience.
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