Youth Employment 2024 Outlook

Summary 

Our 2024 report draws on analysis of official statistics and new international data, alongside voter perspectives, and young people’s reflections on the labour market to present a full picture of the existing barriers and opportunities for young people transitioning into meaningful work. 

It reveals that the 1 in 8 young people across the UK are not in education, employment or training (‘NEET’), with poor mental health having the biggest impact on employment prospects. 

Responding to these findings, the report offers recommendations for action to move us towards better solutions, including improving access to apprenticeships.