I found out about TESYouth on the internet from searching work experience related organisations and was glad to see that it was aimed specifically at young people of my age group. My first impression on the day of the interview in the office was a very welcoming and warm place. I was glad that I could tell somebody about my concerns and that I could gain help from joining TESYouth Work Experience programme. What I most liked about working with TESYouth was
Unemployment rates for youth are invariably higher than those for adults. This reflects several factors, including the lack of experience of young people entering the labour market for the first time, and the lack of strong work-related networks that are often important for finding a job. The level of youth unemployment varies across countries. Particularly in low-income countries, many workers have to accept any job just to make a living. What are the main solutions? There is no ‘magic bullet’ to tackle youth
My name is Nuha, I am 21 years of age and I recently graduated in psychology. As much as I loved going to university I was also very much looking forward to life after university. I was excited for the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead. However unfortunately this feeling of excitement was short lived. I began feeling like a lost child in the big city, not knowing what to do or where to go. As each day
Research by YouGov found that more than half of 18 to 24-year-olds and more than a third of 25 to 39-year-olds failed the test of their Britishness. Although they will not face exile as a result, the figures showed just how difficult it is to achieve the test’s 75 per cent pass mark. However, the vast majority of those aged 60 and over – 92 per cent – passed, along with 78 per cent of 40 to 59-year-olds. 5% of the British
According to a new survey, the UK’s cultural offering is the country’s most appealing feature for young people visiting from abroad. More than a third of 18 to 34 year olds from Brazil, China, Germany India and the US that were surveyed said that culture “particularly contributed” to making the UK attractive. This was in comparison to other factors such as the economy, society and educational offer. Of the 5,000 young people taking part in the research – called
