Prime Minister and Labour leader Robert Abela on Wednesday visited the Junior College to outline proposals in the Labour Party's electoral manifesto aimed at students and young people. Among the measures announced were a 15% increase in stipends and plans to recognise work-based learning in employment legislation, allowing students in internships and traineeships to receive compensation.

The proposals also include tax exemptions on the first €30,000 earned during the first three years of employment or when setting up a start-up business. Students participating in Erasmus programmes would receive a €1,000 grant, while government support would cover upfront scholarship costs for Master's and Doctorate students until official assistance is received.

Other measures include mentorship schemes with entrepreneurs, expanded volunteering opportunities abroad, and Individual Learning Accounts through which the government would contribute €500 annually for ten years toward future training and education costs.