Gen Z prioritise pay and job security over status – Barratt Redrow
Among teenagers, 50% said good pay was most important, 37% cited work-life balance and 27% said job security mattered most.
Government set to lower train driver age to 18 to address workforce shortages
The change is set to open up new career paths for young people, with a quarter of all train drivers expected to reach retirement age by 2030.
North Ayrshire Council launches Future Trades Programme
The aim is to address local skills shortages in construction and boost job prospects for young people.
Red tape discourages 43% of SMEs from hiring apprentices, research finds
73% of SME leaders were ready to use new support from Government apprenticeship schemes announced in last year’s Autumn Budget.
Regeneration Brainery to host training and workshops for young people
The programme aims to provide practical experience and industry connections for young people interested in property and regeneration.
Wage Subsidy Scheme launched to support Doncaster employers hiring young people
The scheme was launched across South Yorkshire to help young people aged 16 to 30 who are not in employment, education or training.
CII and PFS virtual work experience programme supports over 6,600 young people
More than 2,300 students joined the insurance programme and over 4,200 took part in the personal finance course.
Mayor of East Midlands backs Thrive programme for unemployed youth
Claire Ward, said: “This programme is about more than skills – it’s about confidence, resilience and belonging.”
Autumn Budget 2025: Apprenticeship or college place guaranteed for young people
Reeves said: “We guarantee that every young person will be offered a place in college, an apprenticeship, or personalised job support.”
Wolves Foundation launches ‘Foundation Futures’ skills hub
Support on offer includes employment, mentoring and financial wellbeing advice from the Building Brighter Futures team.
NEET numbers decline among young people in Q3 – ONS
The total stood at 946,000, down by 1,000 compared to the previous quarter.
c2c marks UK Youth Work Week 2025 with recruitment for 18 roles
Over the past three years, c2c recruited 18 young people into permanent roles through its work experience partnership with The King’s Trust, ‘Get into Rail’.
