The number of jobless youngsters in Caerphilly County Borough is almost double the national average, latest government figures have revealed. Although statistics show youth unemployment in the area is falling, more still needs to be done to address the problem, according to youngsters in the county borough.
At the end of February this year, around 1,500 youngsters aged between 18 and 24 were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance.
The jobless rate for the age group stands at 9.9% – almost double the UK average of 5.2% and higher than the Welsh average of 6.6%. The number of jobless youngsters is falling, from 15% in February 2012 to 13.2% in 2013 and 9.9% this year. Read More.
