1. Youth Employment Convention We work with 26,000 people every year, helping them and their families deal with the effects of drug and alcohol misuse. As well as adult services, we also provide services specially tailored to the needs of young people and parents.

2. Young Persons Services Total YP Clients Active 1/5/2013: 459 Number aged 18 – 24: 155 Number aged under 18:301

3. Unemployment Liverpool Youth claimant count (18-24) 8.9% compared to a national rate of 7.5%. Long term (6 mths +) youth unemployment (18-24) is now standing at 41.2% There are currently 6 Liverpool jobseekers to every Live Unfilled Job Vacancy in the city compared to 4:1 nationally.

4. What are the barriers? Lack of basic skills Criminal records Lack of Motivation Relevant training or experience Negative pressure from Social groups Concern about impact on benefits Poor health/Mental Health

5. More Barriers I don’t know what to do Lack of support Peer pressure to continue to drink No suitable jobs Services hard to access outside of community Judgemental staff who look down on you Not enough jobs

6. What works? Courses that increase confidence, self esteem and motivation to apply for jobs Relevant services within my local community Being able to read and write Help with transport costs

7. What do you need Money Guidance Health checks More supportive services

8. How can I sustain employment Stop smoking cannabis Stop drinking too much Access the job centre Get out of bed Turn up

9. Is the right support available? I am unsure where to find it Maybe Not a lot in the community

10. What we do to support service users Volunteer Programmes Working with other agencies Establishing in house advisors Encouraging a structured approach Hand Holding Identifying what training will be needed Support and encourage, every step of the way