‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
Summary
The UK government has started pilot AI training bootcamps for young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed or not in education. The program aims to help them learn AI skills and get apprenticeships in companies needing AI knowledge to improve job prospects and reduce youth unemployment.Key Facts
- The bootcamps target young people classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
- About one in ten young people in the UK are NEET, totaling nearly one million.
- The pilot program is running in Preston, Lancashire, with 70 participants.
- The three-week training covers building AI tools, business AI uses, and responsible AI use.
- Partner companies offering apprenticeships include JD Sports, Heinz, and Agilysys.
- Apprenticeships focus on AI marketing and IT helpdesk roles requiring AI skills.
- The program is run by IN4 Group under a UK government contract.
- Experts say AI understanding can help young people, including NEETs, improve their job chances.
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