The Growth Company Expression of Interest: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Jobs Guarantee

Description

The Jobs Guarantee is a central part of the Government's Youth Guarantee initiative designed to tackle long-term youth unemployment. The programme, commissioned by DWP, aims to provide guaranteed jobs for 55,000 long-term unemployed young people over the next 3 years. It targets those aged 18-24 who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months and may face complex barriers to work, including limited work experience, low skills, or wellbeing and confidence challenges. The programme provides a guaranteed, fully subsidised six-month paid job for each eligible participant, with the Government covering 100% of employment costs for 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage. Alongside employment, participants receive tailored wraparound support, including pre-employment preparation, in-work mentoring and skills development, to help them sustain employment beyond the programme. DWP initially commissioned six Phase One pilot areas, with delivery beginning in Spring 2026. Phase Two is expected to roll out nationally very soon, with go-live of the service anticipated in November 2026. DWP plan to appoint a lead provider for each of the 25 areas they have selected. It is expected th…

Official publications

• The Growth Company ITT for Training Providers for the Growth Hub Network Adviser Framework
  Published: 23 October 2026
• The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Manchester City Council Worklessness Programme
  Published: 21 August 2026
• The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Healthy Working Life Connect to Work: West Yorkshire
  Published: 10 June 2026
• The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Wirral
  Published: 9 June 2026
• Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Liverpool City Region (LCR)
  Published: 14 May 2026
• Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Hull and East Yorkshire
  Published: 4 March 2026
• Marketing Manchester ITT for the Provision of new Creative Concept, Film and Photography
  Published: 27 November 2025
• The Growth Company Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Co-sourced Internal Audit Services
  Published: 24 November 2025
• GM Business Growth Hub Skills Development Service
  Published: 31 October 2025
• The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Connect to Work in York and North Yorkshire
  Published: 17 October 2025

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