How a borough in Merseyside is bucking the UK's youth unemployment trend
Summary
A borough in Merseyside called Sefton is successfully reducing youth unemployment and school dropouts by giving early, one-on-one support to young people under 16 who are at risk of not being in education, work, or training (called "Neet"). Similar programs have started elsewhere, like in Leeds, to help younger students learn about jobs and build skills to stay engaged in school and improve their future chances.Key Facts
- Sefton Council began early support for under-16s at risk of becoming Neet about seven years ago.
- The program provides personal careers advice through a charity called Career Connect.
- The Neet rate for 16- to 17-year-olds in Sefton has dropped by half since the program started, now at 3.8%.
- Chloe, a 16-year-old with severe anxiety, was helped by a careers adviser to attend college and pursue a childcare career.
- A national review warned that over one million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are not in work, education, or training, risking a "lost generation."
- Leeds schools are piloting a program with the Ahead Partnership to support students aged 12 and older with risk factors by visiting local businesses and building skills.
- The Leeds pilot aims to motivate students to improve attendance and remain engaged in school.
- Early support helps young people plan their next steps and build confidence to enter training or jobs.
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