MP praises launch of Liskeard Youth Club
The new club aims to support young people between 16-24 years old
A new youth club is set to launch in Liskeard, alongside two others in St Austell and Pool, to help disadvantaged young people find education, training and employment opportunities.
Cornwall Council and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are collaborating to deliver the pilot scheme which aims to support 16–24 year-olds who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET) and those who receive Universal Credit.
The services will also provide housing advice, mental health support and employer engagement.
Anna Gelderd, Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall, welcomed the landmark initiative.
She said:
“I’ve been to many schools and youth organisations across South East Cornwall, and spoken with hundreds of our young people about the issues that matter to them. Support to access education, employment and training is always something that comes up as our young people think about their futures.
“So, it is great that a new youth hub will be opening its doors in Liskeard, helping disadvantaged young people to get the support that they need, and take the right steps towards entering the workforce.”