UK's 'Neet' Problem: A Growing Crisis for Young People
Quick Look
- Over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (Neets), a growing problem for 16-24 year olds.
- While other European countries recovered post-Covid, the UK has not.
- Guardian reporter Sammy Gecsoyler explores the demoralizing impact of AI and remote job applications on their prospects.
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Why It Matters
More than a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (Neets). This problem is growing among 16- to 24-year-olds, and while other European countries recovered from the Covid pandemic, Britain has not.
More than a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training. They are the Neets, and according to a new government report it’s a growing problem among 16- to 24-year-olds. Across Europe, young people took a hit during the Covid pandemic, but while other countries have recovered, Britain hasn’t.
Sammy Gecsoyler is a Guardian reporter and has been speaking to Neets – some of whom have applied for thousands of jobs – to try to find out what is going wrong. He hears how AI and remote job applications are affecting their job prospects and leaving them demoralised.
Open Questions
- What specific government policies are failing?
- How can AI be leveraged to aid job seekers?
- What support systems are available for Neets?
