'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
Summary
Alan Milburn is investigating the rise in young people not engaged in education, work, or training in the UK, particularly in the north-east region. Close to a million young people fall into this category, with a significant portion not actively seeking employment. Various issues such as an outdated school curriculum and mental health concerns are linked to this increase.Key Facts
- Alan Milburn is conducting a review for the UK government to understand rising youth unemployment.
- Nearly one million young people, aged 16 to 24, are not in education, employment, or training, the highest number in over a decade.
- More than half of these young people are considered economically inactive, meaning they are not searching for work.
- The north-east of England is especially affected by this issue.
- Milburn calls this situation a "social, economic, and political catastrophe."
- Milburn links an outmoded school curriculum, mental health problems, and labor market changes as factors causing the problem.
- Young people like Jordan Thompson and Morgan Hogarth have experienced work-related challenges but found support through local initiatives.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated issues by impacting social skills and job readiness among youth.
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