Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
People
A total of 71 mayors.
Roles
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of mayors working towards a shared goal:
- that all young people under 25 years be engaged in appropriate education, training, work or other activities that contribute to their long-term economic independence.
The objectives of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs are:
- to provide a national focus of leadership on youth transition issues through cooperation between Mayors concerned about youth in transition in their communities
- to encourage agency collaboration and flexibility at the local level
- to ensure local government is consulted and aware of government policy and programmes at the local level before delivery
- to share best practice on what we can achieve on youth transitions at the local level
- to encourage young people to participate with the Taskforce to achieve the Taskforce vision
- to provide positive work, education, training and community connection opportunities to enable young people to make successful transitions
- to positively influence central government policy to achieve the Taskforce vision.
- to build communities where young people have the ability to become the very best they can be.
Information
Website: The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs [link to external website]
Funding
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs works in partnership with government agencies, business and the philanthropic sector. A number of funding programmes support the Taskforce's work on youth employment. In most cases Mayors must be involved in any application for funding. Funds available are:
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