The Scottish Government’s Job Start Payment is a one-off grant of £250 to help with the costs of starting a new job. The upper age limit rises to 25 for care leavers and the payment rises to £400 if the person has a child.
It is estimated around 5000 youngsters across Scotland will benefit from this new financial support in its first year. Mr Neil said: " The job prospects of young people in Airdrie & Shotts have been hit hard by this pandemic. “So, this announcement of extra support to help our young people into work really couldn’t come at a better time. “This payment will help local people with the extra expenses that are often attached to a starting a new job, such as travel costs, new work clothes or even childcare.
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