The Future Jobs Fund (FJF) was established in April 2009 to create six-month job opportunities for young people and adults in areas of high unemployment. The inquiry considered whether the FJF was successful and cost-effective in helping these groups find permanent jobs, as well as the benefits that employers and communities experienced through the programme. The inquiry also considered the Government’s decision to cease the programme in March 2011 and the extent to which effective support was available for young people following the closure of the FJF.
Further Information:
Government Response published, 15 March 2011
Committee Report published, 21 December 2010