Burnham in Number 10: A New Dawn For Education and Skills?
When Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham walks into Number 10- be that Downing Street or the ‘Number 10 of the north’ in Manchester- what should his…
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Rebuilding Youth Economic Pathways in Yemen: From Fragmentation to Opportunity
A country facing prolonged conflict, economic fragmentation and collapsing public services cannot afford to leave its younger generation trapped between interrupted education, weak labour demand…
Youth Unemployment Is Rising – Why This Could Be a Turning Point for Youth Opportunity
Rising youth unemployment highlights growing complexity for practitioners. This article explores how recent reforms, system challenges and frontline insight shape what’s needed to support young…
IMI welcomes latest youth employment drive
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has welcomed the government’s announcement of a major employment drive aimed at unlocking 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships…
‘Off the Grid’: Just one in four young people who are NEET get help from the employment support system to find work
New research has revealed a critical disconnect between the number of England’s young people who are ‘NEET’ and the number who receive employment support services.…
Young people want to feel seen, listened to, and valued, Youth Employment Week should be just the beginning
Created by Youth Employment UK, Youth Employment Week is a chance for organisations to champion inclusive opportunities for young people. Last year, the education charity…
APPG Inquiry Findings: Helping Employers Back the Youth Guarantee
Following an inquiry into how employers can be supported to engage with the Youth Guarantee, the APPG for Youth Employment has released its full report…
After a Year as Chair of Governors, I Don’t Know How You Do It!
A year ago, I wrote a piece for these pages about my hopes for the future, having just become Chair of Governors at Milton Keynes…
YouGov-Studiosity study highlights university students’ positivity on preparation for employment
Two thirds of UK students feel that their degree is developing the right skills they will need to succeed in their future job, according to…
NCFE launches Young Person Ambassador Programme as part of Youth Employment Week
The awarding organisation NCFE has launched a new initiative to provide young people with the opportunity to shape the future of youth employment. Aimed at…