Work Programme “Off the Map” report
The Work Foundation published new research showing that large numbers of the UK’s youth are falling out of education and training early and failing to integrate fully with the workforce.
These NEETS are concentrated in small areas of the country, with some northern towns approaching 25% of 16-24 year olds out of work or education, the think tank said. Faced with a combination of high unemployment – nearly 2.6m on October’s figures – and spending cuts hitting youth services, this cohort faces a difficult future
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