What is the RPA? What is the Youth Employability Service? The Youth Employability Service is funded by Brighton and Hove Council to support unemployed 16-18 year olds residing in Brighton and Hove, into work, training or education. Young people who have previously held a statement of special educational needs are able to receive support until their 25 th birthday. - 1 - - 1 - Produced August 2011 by the Healthy Schools Team @ Brighton and Hove City Council