“Government acts on Youth Unemployment”

Concerns have been rising about the state of youth unemployment, as figures are reaching record high levels. Only recently it was recorded that 20% of young people where out of work.  This is a huge problem for the next generation who are struggling to jump into the job market particularly those who have limited education.   As a result the Government have been seeking to be seen to be proactive in tackling this issue. In the later part of 2011 Nick Clegg announced a £1 billion investment scheme that looked at tackling the issue of youth unemployment. This investment will focus on subsidising companies and organisations that offer work to young people, as well as promoting new polices that focus on work experience schemes. Nick Clegg said the aim of these forthcoming policies is to create ‘hope and optimism’ for young people. At Exam Central we understand how crucial this issue is and we act on the importance of education being the focus for making young people more employable, for when they join the workforce.

(Sources: BBC, Guardian, Redbrick)