Will the Minister provide an update on the number of self-employed businesses that are taking part in the young person’s guarantee?
Answered by Minister for Economy | Answered on 07/12/2022
Since the launch of the Young Person’s Guarantee in November 2021, 1,653 young people under 25 have taken part by accessing business support to become self-employed and 217 have now started a business.
75 young people have also received finance through the latest Young Person’s Guarantee Start up Grant to become self-employed.