Almond Valley MSP, Angela Constance, is urging young people in the area to apply for the Job Start Payment if they are starting a new job after a period of unemployment.
The Job Start Payment is available to 16 to 24 year olds who have been on certain benefits for six months or more.
Eligible young people can apply for the one-off payment worth £252.50, or £404 if they have children.
The payment will help with the costs of starting a job including travel, new clothes or childcare.
Ms Constance said: “The pandemic has been particularly difficult for young people across West Lothian and the Job Start Payment is a fantastic source of support for young people to ensure they can get off to a good start in a new job.
“I would encourage all young people who have been unemployed for a long period of time and are starting a new job or have recently started one to apply for this support.”
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