Youth employment hit a record low in the three months to October, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show, highlighting the devastating impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on opportunities for 16- to 24-year-olds.
Reports suggest young people have been worst hit by job losses caused by the impact of the virus as many entry-level jobs are in sectors still badly affected by the crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has ploughed billions of pounds into the Kickstart jobs scheme, which is aimed specifically at young people, and the government’s Plan for Jobs, as well as a multi-billion pound investment in apprenticeships.
Charities, youth work organisations and private sector companies have also stepped up to offer free training, mentoring schemes and job opportunities for the most disadvantaged young people, with many harnessing the power of online platforms and video tools to match potential new recruits with employers (see below).
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