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Originally Posted by martyh
err..i believe it's aimed at anybody .
work experience is exactly what it says 'work experience' ,it's not just about gaining skills ,although that is important what is equally as important is learning how to get up in the morning and be on time ,to do what you are told and how to conduct yourself in a work environment ,all valuable lessons for people of any age who have not worked for a long time .All of the above can be learned in any job including dishwashing
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You'd better tell the deputy PM that as he thinks it's aimed more towards the young to, so does the boss of Tesco's and do you really think that the sort of person that can't get up in the morning is going to take part in a voluntary scheme.
Tesco UK's chief executive Richard Brasher said: "We know it is difficult for young people to give up benefits for a short-term placement with no permanent job at the end of it.
"So this guarantee that a job will be available provided the placement is completed satisfactorily, should be a major confidence boost for young people wanting to enter work on a permanent basis."
Mr Clegg added: "It is very simple. We say to employers, 'Please take on these young people.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/uk-politics-17116473