Lauren Mistry, a representative from Youth Employment UK, dives into the alarming rise of youth joblessness. She reveals how economic changes and mental health issues are crippling employment prospects. Strikingly, nearly 40% of youth cite mental health as a major barrier to job success. The discussion also uncovers the impact of parental involvement and the disparity in work experience opportunities, debunking myths about young people’s work ethic. Mistry advocates for systematic changes to better prepare youth for the competitive job market.