Youth Employment and Apprenticeship Challenges

This chapter examines the troubling rise in youth disengagement from education and employment since 2008, focusing on government initiatives aimed at creating new apprenticeship opportunities. It contrasts the policies proposed by the Conservative and Labour parties in the UK, addressing the funding gaps and challenges in effectively engaging young people. Additionally, the chapter highlights the concerning trend of NEETs and the implications of the apprenticeship levy, revealing difficulties in utilizing allocated funds to combat these issues.