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
TESYouth in collaboration with Haringey Council, Youth Service ran a session on How to start an Online Business. The participant in the session at the Haringey Sixth Form , got a taste of: * How to build, use and manage an Online Business/Enterprise * How to use internet and the social media to promote an Online Business/Enterprise * How to generate income from an Online Business/Enterprise * How to create, edit and publish videos/films on Youtube or onto
According to senior Tories, Jobcentres are failing to get people into lasting work and should be shut down. Iain Duncan Smith is reportedly being urged by senior Tories to shut down all Jobcentres and let private companies and charities to step in to help Britain’s unemployed back to work. The proposal, backed by allies of chancellor George Osborne, is being considered for potential inclusion in the party’s election manifesto for 2015, in what would be a radical step for Britain’s system
According to the CBI/Pearson annual education survey, businesses want the education system to better prepare young people with the attitudes and attributes they need to succeed in the world of work. It also warns there are continuing concerns about the literacy and numeracy skills of workers, with many firms admitting that they have laid on remedial classes for employees. It suggests that while many employers are looking for staff with degrees in science and maths-based subjects, some have reservations about both
