So, Nick Clegg has come out today unveiling plans to tackle youth unemployment after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK's youth unemployment rate dipped to 19.9% in the three months to December 2013. Finally something is going to be done that really could help youngsters steer their career. University is not always the best choice for everyone so this is really going to help those who are unsure what they want to do from that early age.
As part of the move, Jobcentres will offer job hunting advice to 16-17 year olds and they are going to aim to improve careers advice within schools. The idea is for youngsters to spend time in local companies to get experience and decide whether that will be the job for them.
We fully support the plans and hope they are implemented quickly to help the young. It is so difficult
deciding what career to take that any help will be welcome.
What do you think about the plans?