Work based learning provision for vulnerable young people - have your say

The Petitions Committee are carrying out an inquiry which will look at work based learning provision for vulnerable young people and would like to invite interested parties to provide written evidence.

Terms of reference

• The availability and quality of training programmes, and work based placements, particularly suitable placements for vulnerable young people;
• Progression for the vulnerable young person building on skills and qualifications gained in the previous placement;
• Financial support for independently financed young people including training allowances, Education Maintenance Allowances, benefits, and funding for travel costs;
• Personal support for vulnerable young people including differences in levels of support for care-leavers,
• The effectiveness of agency collaboration/partnership working in issues in Wales;

Click here for more information. All evidence should be submitted, electronically, where possible to petition@wales.gov.uk no later than Friday 3 September

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