A National Youth Agency (NYA) mapping study, published last month, reveals that businesses are already playing a "vital role" in supporting young people’s services in two-thirds of local authorities and that this role is valued by 95 per cent of local authorities.
The research found that young people can develop skills for employment and build relationships with potential employers through effective business engagement with the youth sector. Furthermore, it brings money into both the public and third sector and even develops a potential workforce for businesses.
But the principle behind it remains contentious and barriers to universal take-up of the notion remain.
Alex Stutz, head of policy at the National Youth Agency, says the charity’s research paints "quite a positive picture", but relates mainly to projects linked to apprenticeships and employment.
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