THE Welsh Government’s flagship Jobs Growth Wales programme is not being scrapped and its successor has been confirmed and will be in place next month, Deputy Minister for Skills Julie James announced.

Young people are also being assured that schemes they are already accepted on will not be affected by the current transition period and will continue to receive full Welsh Government support.

The Welsh Government is currently working with WEFO to progress an application for additional funds for the successor Jobs Growth Wales project under the new European programmes.

The original programme launched in 2012 has helped almost 15,000 16 – 24 year olds into a job opportunity.

The programme has also helped businesses to grow and expand.