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SPL to hire unemployed youngsters SPL to hire unemployed youngsters
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Up to 100 unemployed young fans could be taken on by Scotland's top football clubs under a new UK Government scheme.Up to 100 unemployed young fans could be taken on by Scotland's top football clubs under a new UK Government scheme.
The initiative is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 24 who are claiming jobseeker's allowance.The initiative is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 24 who are claiming jobseeker's allowance.
It is thought the youngsters will be employed in areas including ground maintenance and construction.It is thought the youngsters will be employed in areas including ground maintenance and construction.
The jobs will be paid for from a £100m fund, which was announced in the budget. The SPL will have to bid for money from the fund.The jobs will be paid for from a £100m fund, which was announced in the budget. The SPL will have to bid for money from the fund.
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy will give further details of the proposals during a visit to Hibernian FC. Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy outlined the proposals during a visit to Hibernian FC.
Ahead of the event, he said: "This is great news for young people, it's fantastic to see football clubs supporting fans through a tough time." He said: "Football is far more than our national game and the work clubs throughout Scotland do in our communities makes a real difference to many Scots."
He added: "Many people claim football clubs have lost touch with their communities. This package shows that football clubs are still at the heart of communities." 'Right skills'
He added: "I warmly welcome the SPL'S involvement in the Future Jobs Fund and its continued efforts to support young people, many of whom are fans of SPL clubs, through these difficult economic times."
The executive chairman of the SPL, Lex Gold, said: "This is an excellent initiative and one that we are delighted to support. We will be working with our clubs on the details in the coming days to move it forward."
Meanwhile, the Scottish Government has announced that the age limit for apprenticeships in health and social care will be abolished in order to double the number of applicants.Meanwhile, the Scottish Government has announced that the age limit for apprenticeships in health and social care will be abolished in order to double the number of applicants.
Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop said that an extra 1,250 adult apprenticeship places would be made available by allowing anyone over 16 to apply. Previously the scheme was only open to those aged between 16 and 18. Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop said an extra 1,250 adult apprenticeship places would be made available by allowing anyone over 16 to apply. Previously the scheme was only open to those aged between 16 and 18.
Ms Hyslop said: "The actions we take now will ensure that Scotland's workforce has the right skills to survive the current recession and contribute to a confident, successful Scotland when recovery comes."Ms Hyslop said: "The actions we take now will ensure that Scotland's workforce has the right skills to survive the current recession and contribute to a confident, successful Scotland when recovery comes."
Similar measures were announced last week for the hospitality sector.Similar measures were announced last week for the hospitality sector.