Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn

Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need support

Specialist internships designed to secure work for young people with special educational needs should be put on “turbocharge” to help tackle the growing youth jobs crisis, a government review is to propose.

Alan Milburn who is leading a review of young people and work, said supported internships should be scaled up to combat “devastating” joblessness rates for young people with a learning disability, autism or mental illness.