Creating Rural Career Opportunities For At-Risk YouthHon James MeagerMinister for YouthA unique Government and community funding initiative will support dozens of at-risk young people to experience the rural work environment through access to hands-on learning within the primary industries, Youth Minister James Meager has announced. The NZ Rural Games Trust has received $100,000 from the Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund, to deliver a minimum ten-week ‘Agri Futures Pathways’ pilot programme for those aged 12 to 24 years in the lower North Island, over 13 months. Supporting young parents, aged 12-24 years, with children in their first 2,000 days (aligned with the Child and Youth Strategy). Further information on the YDPIF can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-3m-focus-partnerships-improve-youth-outcomesThe NZ Rural Games Trust is based in Palmerston North. The Trust delivers programmes and events including the NZ Rural Games, New Zealand Rural Sports Awards, Agri Futures, and Clash of the Colleges.