A report by think-tank the Work Foundation warned that changes to careers guidance coming into effect this week risk compromising both the quality and availability of support for young people.
This will exacerbate the problems young people face when first entering the labour market, and could leave young people at greater risk of becoming Neet, it said.
As a result of the changes, local authorities are no longer required to provide a universal careers service. Instead, schools must provide independent, impartial advice, but have been given no extra funding to do so.
The Work Foundation said that a lack of clarity around the new responsibilities means schools may be able to fulfil their obligations by simply referring young people to the National Careers Service.
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