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M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people
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- Jemma Crew Business reporter Getty Images Marks and Spencer is launching a new training scheme for young people trying to get on the career ladder in a bid to tackle the "growing youth unemployment challenge".
- Aimed at 16-24-year olds, it will create 1,000 training places in the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months.
- M&S said the paid scheme aims to tackle the rising number of young people not in employment, education, or training - so-called 'Neets'.
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Jemma Crew Business reporter Getty Images Marks and Spencer is launching a new training scheme for young people trying to get on the career ladder in a bid to tackle the "growing youth unemployment challenge".
Aimed at 16-24-year olds, it will create 1,000 training places in the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months.
M&S said the paid scheme aims to tackle the rising number of young people not in employment, education, or training - so-called 'Neets'.
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