Alan Milburn report warns 60% of NEET young people have never held a job, calling it a 'generational faultline'
By
Andrew Sparrow, Graeme Wearden
Fresh out the oven, still warm. Top of the tray.
Summary
Alan Milburn's government-commissioned report warns that six in 10 young people classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) have never had a job, and the NEET rate could rise to 1 in 6. Milburn describes this as a 'generational faultline' and warns that detachment from education and employment is 'becoming permanent' for many young people. The report criticizes the lack of a system or plan to address the issue, while emphasizing that every young person has potential that should be supported through opportunities to learn or earn.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEvery young person has something to give the scale and aptitude of potential. Every one of them should have an opportunity to learn or to earn.
The Neet [not in education, employment or training] rate could rise to 1 in 6, says Milburn, as he warns detachment 'becoming permanent' for young people
We have neither a system or a plan to deal with it
You might also wanna read
Former M&S CEO Marc Bolland appointed to lead UK youth unemployment initiative
Former Marks & Spencer CEO Marc Bolland has been appointed as a government jobs adviser to address the UK's growing youth unemployment crisi
theguardian.com·1d ago
UK warned of 'lost generation' risk as youth unemployment rises, report urges school and welfare reforms
The article warns that the UK faces a "lost generation" of young people due to rising youth unemployment. It reports on a call for reforms t
ft.trib.al·4d ago
San Francisco Expands Childcare Support: Free for Families Earning Under $230K, 50% Subsidy Up to $310K
San Francisco is expanding its childcare offerings to provide free childcare for families earning less than $230,000 annually and a 50% subs
theguardian.com·4mo ago
New Mexico becomes first US state to offer universal free child care
New Mexico has become the first state in the U.S. to offer universal, no-cost child care to all residents regardless of income. Starting Nov
governor.state.nm.us·8mo ago
Critical Analysis of Income Equality in Nordic Countries: Examining the Socioeconomic Model
This academic article critically examines the Nordic socioeconomic model's reputation for combining low income inequality with economic pros
A Theoretical Framework for Targeting and Tailoring in Data-Driven Political Campaigning on Social Media
This article presents a theoretical framework for understanding two key practices in data-driven campaigning (DDC): targeting (selecting whi