Former M&S CEO Marc Bolland appointed to lead UK youth unemployment initiative
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Geraldine McKelvie
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Summary
Former Marks & Spencer CEO Marc Bolland has been appointed as a government jobs adviser to address the UK's growing youth unemployment crisis. With approximately 1 million 16-24 year olds (about 1 in 8) not in education, employment or training, the government is convening a summit of business leaders to prevent a "lost generation." A key part of Bolland's role will focus on helping disabled or depressed young people find training or employment opportunities.
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· 3 pulledAbout 1 million people aged 16 to 24 – about one in eight – are not in education, employment or training.
The country risks a 'lost generation' without urgent intervention.
An interim report published by the former health secretary Alan Milburn on Thursday warned that this cohort – known as Neets – could increase to
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