It comes as young people say lack of support has forced them to change their future plans and become less ambitious
Half of young people don’t feel there are enough projects in their area aimed at providing support and opportunities for them and more than half have changed their expectations for the future, with a third becoming less ambitious - according to new research.
The pilots have provided access to welcoming and safe spaces for 16-24 year olds, and positive relationships through connections with youth workers and youth projects. The expansion of the initiative will see all 1,450 McDonald’s restaurants connected to youth services and the funding of 500 new youth work qualifications, in order to help unlock the potential of young people in every community. McDonald’s will also be diverting an unspent part of its Apprenticeship Levy to support more youth workers to undertake their youth work apprenticeship in England.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland Vice President Impact Andrew Moys said: “It’s no secret that young people today are facing some incredibly challenging times, particularly when it comes to accessing trusted adult support and opportunities. Over the last 18 months we’ve seen first-hand the difference that can be made through connecting our restaurants directly with youth services and youth workers.
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