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Amazon launched the "Amazon Youth Promise" program in the UK and stated that from this year to 2030, it will provide 30,000 entry-level jobs to young people in areas with fewer opportunities. The positions are mainly operational, including picking, packaging and shipping in the warehousing and logistics network; Amazon said that applicants do not need a resume or relevant work experience, and the company operates more than 100 sites in the UK.
The annual starting salary of the position is more than 31,000 pounds, which is calculated in proportion to the working hours; employees can enjoy private medical insurance and pensions from the first day of employment. The plan also includes more than 10,000 work experience places, with the number expected to increase from about 900 in 2026 to more than 3,000 per year in 2030, covering short-term experiences for school students, online projects and vocational course internships.
Amazon said the plan will cover pre-application, application and post-hire support, including recruitment activities for young job seekers and employment guidance for applicants. Those aged 18 to 24 who applied for a position but were not hired will receive a follow-up email containing free job search assistance resources and an application portal when the position opens again. The company will also work with British charity Barnardo’s to support 2,000 young people to build employment confidence and practical skills through the JOBS project from 2027 to 2030.
Amazon said there are currently around 1 million young people in the UK who are not in education, employment or training, the highest number in a decade. The company will work with the Department for Work and Pensions and plans to expand its recruitment activities into areas where employment opportunities for young people are relatively limited, such as Merseyside, Stockport, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire.
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