Severn Trent Water is to create hundreds of work placements for young people who have been in care across the Midlands.<\/p>\n
There have been calls in recent years for better support for young people leaving care, rather than what has been described as a “care cliff” as they reach 18. Part of that is around work prospects.<\/p>\n
Seven Trent said it planned to offer placements directly for 100 care leavers over he next four years, with another 300 available through a partnership with other employers across the region. <\/p>\n
“Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every young person leaving care in the Midlands has access to a meaningful work experience opportunity,” said HR Director Neil Harrison.<\/p>\n
“We must continue to work together for those living in our region and give people the opportunity to reach their true potential,” he added.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for Severn Trent said it had the “ultimate aim” to see more young people in work, and out of risk of poverty.<\/p>\n
It said the announcement came at a time where the number of young people not in education, employment or training was nearing one million<\/a>, the highest in a decade.<\/p>\n