One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A recent report warns that one in six young people may be out of work or training in five years without urgent action. The author, Alan Milburn, highlights a failing system that inadequately prepares youth for adult life, leading to a potential rise in NEETs (not in education, employment, or training). Government officials acknowledge the issue and are implementing measures to support young people, but more efforts are needed to address the crisis.
- ▪One in six young people could be NEET by 2031 without urgent action.
- ▪The unemployment rate for 16 to 24-year-olds is currently 16.2%, the highest since 2014.
- ▪The government is focusing on creating more apprenticeships and hiring incentives for young people.
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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmer Moreau,Business reporterandZoe Conway,Employment correspondentGetty ImagesThe report said that young people were being failed by a 'broken system'One in six young people will not be in education, employment or training within five years unless "urgent" action is taken, a major review has warned.The education, health and welfare systems are "no longer fit for purpose" in preparing young people for adult life, said its author former minister Alan Milburn."We are at risk of a lost generation," he warned, with the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.The "first rung of the career…
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