One in eight young people aged 16-24 are not in work or education (NEET), the highest it’s been in eight years. This is not a new challenge, but to tackle it we need new, local solutions. That’s why we set up Connected Futures. As we head into the next phase of...
Blackpool is set to receive a further £2.3 million investment to address systemic youth unemployment challenges within the town. Awarded by Youth Futures Foundation, the What Works Centre for youth employment, this substantial funding will develop and deliver...
Youth Futures is seeking a number of partners to work alongside the Connected Futures partnerships as they enter a new phase of identifying issues, testing ideas and exploring potential solutions to achieve systems change in their place. We’re excited to...
At Youth Futures, our mission is to improve employment outcomes for young people facing the greatest challenge. We believe a place-based approach to joining up support for young people is key to creating long-lasting systems change. Here, our Connected Futures Lead,...
Dan Jones, Connected Futures Lead at Youth Futures Foundation, comments on the launch of Connected Futures, and explains why a place-based approach is key to helping young people into good jobs. At Youth Futures Foundation, our mission is to improve employment...