Category: Campaigning & Policy News
Research report from Speakers for Schools calls for mandatory work experience for all young people
Speakers for Schools, a UK-wide youth social mobility charity, has published its latest report into work experience. The report argues […]
Speaking from Experience: Getting it right for disabled apprentices
Disability Rights UK has launched its follow-up report to 2022’s Getting it Right for Disabled Apprentices. This report explores the […]
The perspectives of learners – How are schools developing employability skills? Joint Dialogue Phase 2
In February, Edge Foundation released Phase 2 of their Joint Dialogue research project The perspectives of learners – How are […]
‘One in five people who’ve left the labour market in the last two years say they would like to work’ finds Learning and Work Institute Missing Workers Research Report
The UK has seen the biggest employment rate fall in the G7 since 2020 with nine million people of working […]
Prince’s Trust Youth Index shows young people’s happiness and confidence has ‘flatlined at an all time low’
The Prince’s Trust NatWest Youth Index 2023 reveals the happiness and confidence of 16 – 25-year-olds has flatlined at an […]
New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies: Are the kids alright?
New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies explores how the cohorts of young people who entered the labour market […]
Ethnic Disparities Subgroup Rapid Youth Voice Survey Findings
In November 2022, Youth Futures Foundation released their Ethnic Disparities Subgroup Rapid Youth Voice Survey Findings. Explore some of the […]
Youth Voice on PM’s plans for all pupils to study Maths to age 18
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced potential plans for students to study Maths until they are 18. Here’s what our volunteer […]
The Recent Evolution of Apprenticeships
The Sutton Trust has published a report focusing on the take up of apprenticeships since 2015. The availability of apprenticeships […]
Engineering UK and Make UK: Unlocking Talent report on T-Levels
T-Levels: Opportunity and Challenge in manufacturing A recent report by Engineering UK and Make UK has sought to understand how […]
Youth Misspent: Uncovering the harsh realities for Britain’s young people in today’s job market
New research from City & Guilds finds that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations […]
APPG For Youth Employment Policy Blog: Second Meeting Of Inquiry Into Mental Health
On the 29th of November, the APPG for Youth Employment held its second meeting of its inquiry exploring the impact […]