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Response to the Department for Education's statistics on young people not in employment, education or training

24 November 2011

In response to the Department for Education's Statistics on Young People not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET), Helen Donohoe, Director of Public Policy at Action for Children says:

"These statistics are deeply concerning, but sadly, the number of young people who don't have jobs, or who aren't able to access education is a reality we see everyday. Many of these young people are vulnerable and are facing obstacles that most adults would find too much to bear. They may be living in poverty or experiencing neglect on a daily basis, putting employment and education opportunities far out of reach.

"We need to give these young people a fighting chance and we know that we can do that with the right kind of support. Timely support that addresses need and offers stability and consistency can open up opportunities to the right education, training programs, and jobs. We know these programs work to transform lives for the better, and can save society huge amounts of money in the long term.

"Unless we act now, we risk losing an entire generation of young people to a future without hope. This isn't a price any of us can afford."



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