A recent study, released by the Department of Education, has found that one in three young British girls suffer from anxiety or depression. Studies like this are part of growing evidence that, in this country, mental health has become one of the most pressing issues facing young people. As further evidence of these issues comes to light we are also beginning to hear discussion amongst educators and policy makers on how to address this rising epidemic. Much of this discussion has
The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) has found that there has been an 8% reduction in jobs available for new graduates in a survey of ‘more than 200 top employees.’ In 2015 there was a 13.2% increase in graduate schemes from 2014. Some employers are changing graduate employment to ‘higher apprenticeships’, however the ‘labour market’ for young people is reducing. There has been an increase of 13% in apprenticeships, by the companies surveyed but the AGR notes that this is ‘relatively
According to a report by the charity EY Foundation more than a quarter of young people in many UK cities are unemployed, potentially undermining efforts to bring about “inclusive growth” following Brexit. The report says “stark variations” in youth unemployment levels across the UK could have a knock-on effect on local economic growth. But the study found youth unemployment had dropped markedly over the last five years, and that levels are back to where they were before the global financial crisis
TESYouth August Newsletter is out and covers: * 5 days Enterprise & E-commerce workshop * 5 days IT & Computer Technician workshop * 2 days Communication, Interview Techniques & Employment workshop and * Opportunities //
