Neet figures: More young people without work - title - 24 may 2012
A very steep rise in the figures concerning jobs and education for young people. Neet stands for Not in Education, Employment or Training. Usually these figures go up and down throughout the year with a expected peak in the summer. For the first three months there was a rise of 29000 compared to 2011. And compared with 2008 its even 143000 youngsters higher. An investment of 1bn Pound is made to get these alarming figures, which have been to high for to long, down.
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Perhaps it’s a bit harsh to say that all the young people without a job or education are rioters, and perhaps not all the rioters where without a job or education, but i do think that these circumstances are partly to blame for the mass riots last year. Without a job or a proper education the outlook on the future is grim. This negative outlook combined with boredom creates a powder cake which can explode with the smallest spark. My concern after reading this article is that 1bn Pound will not be enough! Or as the Americans say: A day late and a dollar short!
I think it is always good to invest in educations for young people. If you don't have an education life is tough, you probably won't find a decent job and if you are lucky and do find a nice job it will pay you less than with an education.
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