Changing face of the youth labour market
We examine the changes the youth labour market has undergone over the last two decades and call on the UK Government to increase support to help young people into quality work
We examine the changes the youth labour market has undergone over the last two decades and call on the UK Government to increase support to help young people into quality work
The youth labour market has undergone significant changes over the last two decades, with a growing number of young people postponing entry into the workforce to pursue higher education and a sharp decline in opportunities that combine earning and learning.
The lack of a viable alternative to academic routes has left many young people entering the workforce without critical skills, such as communications, teamwork and problem-solving. Our report finds only one in four employers recruiting young people think they are well-prepared for the workplace.
Changing face of the youth labour market provides an analysis of key statistical data and public policy context, and proposes recommendations to UK Government to address the collapse in apprenticeships, unlock more apprenticeship opportunities to young people and create a strong vocational pathway into the labour market.
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