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S8 Ep1: How to get work working for everyone with Gavin Kelly

The We Society

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Confronting Youth Disengagement and Mental Health

This chapter explores the rising rates of economic inactivity, particularly among young people aged 18 to 24 classified as NEETs (not in education, employment, or training). It highlights the critical connection between these inactivity rates, mental health challenges, and socio-economic factors, calling for urgent policy intervention. The discussion advocates for a more youth-centric approach in labor market opportunities, critiquing current systems that predominantly support older workers.

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