5. Statement by the Minister for Economy: Young Person’s Guarantee

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:24 pm on 29 June 2021.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 4:24, 29 June 2021

It is one of our big challenges. I remember well talking to Ministers who've moved on to different parts of Government about the challenge it is in how we resource Careers Wales, and the really big budget challenges we've had. That's part of the reason why when it comes to the next budget round, we need to see a range of these services in their whole Government impact. And when I went to Careers Wales in Cardiff to meet people that had been supported, it was very clear about the impact that the mentors and advisers have had on helping people to make their own choices.

So, in broad terms, I can give you a commitment that we will continue to take an interest in how we resource Careers Wales to meet the ambitions we have for them, and their role in delivering the guarantee. And we'll, of course, work alongside them as they will need to meet their obligations as an employer. If the Member has more specific points, I'll happily meet him outside the Chamber to discuss those.