Arriving Students Able To Take Any Job

Tuesday, 4 July 2023 09:55

Students moving to the island with their parents will be able to apply for a wider range of jobs from tomorrow ( 5 July).

Under 25s in full time education when they arrive and living with a qualified parent will be able to take up any job during their first five years living here.

The government hopes the change will make Jersey more attractive for essential workers bringing their family to take up licensed job roles, and for islanders who had moved away and want to return.

Chief Minister Deputy Kristina Moore has signed a Ministerial Order to bring the change into effect.

“We recognise that young people continue full-time education past school leaving age, often into their early twenties and stay within the family environment whilst doing so.

It is important that as a government, we continue to make progressive change to ensure that Jersey is a welcoming place for these young adults and their families, and that we provide the broadest opportunities for our young people."

The government recently have unmarried partners in long-term relationships the same working rights as those who are married or in civil partnerships.

Assistant Chief Minister, Deputy Lucy Stephenson, says this latest change will allow young adults to progress into the wider job market, develop their skills and bring talent to the local workforce.

"This not only reflects our commitment to maximising our workforce to support our economy but also being able to offer our young people access to the best opportunities for career progression.”