Overview
The Nuffield Foundation has launched the Essential Employment Skills Fund, a major new funding initiative offering grants of up to £500,000 to build robust evidence about how young people facing significant barriers to employment can develop the skills, attributes and behaviours needed to access and progress into good jobs. The fund focuses specifically on young […] The post Nuffield Foundation Es
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The Nuffield Foundation has launched the Essential Employment Skills Fund, a major new funding initiative offering grants of up to £500,000 to build robust evidence about how young people facing significant barriers to employment can develop the skills, attributes and behaviours needed to access and progress into good jobs. The fund focuses specifically on young […] The post Nuffield Foundation Essential Employment Skills Fund 2026: Up to £500,000 to Strengthen Employment Outcomes for Young People in the UK appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
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