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Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
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Information about the Better Futures Fund.
Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the government today rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training, and apprenticeships.
Under the Prime Minister’s fundamental changes to the education system, 14-year-olds will be able to get early access to technical education, skills training, work experience and connections with employers.
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