One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
Summary
A recent report warns that one in six young people in the UK will neither be working nor in training or education within five years unless urgent steps are taken. The report says that current systems in education, health, and welfare are not helping young people prepare for adult work life, and youth unemployment is at its highest since 2014.Key Facts
- One in six UK young people (aged 16-24) could be without work, education, or training by 2031 without action.
- Currently, about 957,000 young people, or one in eight, are classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
- The youth unemployment rate is 16.2%, which is more than three times the overall rate of 5%.
- The first step of starting a career is becoming harder due to fewer job opportunities and employers demanding experience.
- The government is responding with plans to pay companies to hire young people and increase apprenticeships.
- The report's author, Alan Milburn, says the problem is due to outdated education and welfare systems, not young people's attitudes.
- Many young people want work or training, with 84% of NEETs surveyed expressing a desire to work.
- The government is also focusing on early support like special education needs and changing benefits rules.
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