M&S (MKS) Launches 1,000 Traineeships to Combat Youth Unemployment

Marks and Spencer (MKS) announced a new training scheme aimed at creating 1,000 places for young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK and Ireland over the next 18 months. This initiative is in response to rising youth unemployment, with over one million young people currently classified as NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training), the highest rate in over 12 years. The six-month paid program will provide training opportunities and potential career progression within the retail sector. Additionally, the UK government is partnering with industry to address entry-level job changes due to AI and tech advancements.