What training and resources are available?
From April, the government is offering almost 400 different free courses worth the equivalent of an A-level qualification, in subjects including accountancy, engineering and business studies.
The national careers service offers a skills assessment, a search tool for courses, and help with CVs. The government's "find a job'' website also lists vacancies.
Some institutions are also offering free short courses.
For example, the University of Edinburgh has a course in digital marketing, the University of Oxford has a free course on economic development, and the Open University offers many free courses too.
The Prince's Trust has free personal development sessions, to help 18-
The Prince's Trust has free personal development sessions, to help 18-30 year-olds get into the health and social care sector. The charity offers mentoring, CV help, and can match jobseekers with suitable local employers.
30 year-olds get into the health and social care sector. The charity offers mentoring, CV help, and can match jobseekers with suitable local employers.