Young people
21 November 2024
“Although it was always my desire to continue my studies in higher education, without the support I received I’m not sure that I would have got so many offers.”
To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Kelly looks back on the crucial support she received from her college and local carers centre.
21 November 2024
Responding to the latest NEET data, November 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest ONS figures on young people who are not in education, employment or training.
6 November 2024
The Princess Royal hears the challenges faced by young adult carers in education and employment
A group of young adult carers have been introduced to The Princess Royal, at a special event dedicated to their experiences in education and employment.
24 September 2024
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech on apprenticeships at Labour Party Conference
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and head of learning for young people Nicola Aylward respond to the Prime Minister's party conference speech on apprenticeships on 24 September 2024.
22 August 2024
Responding to the latest NEET data, August 2024
L&W's chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the latest figures from ONS on young people who are not in education, employment or training.
5 August 2024
Evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East
L&W carried out an independent evaluation of Youth Employment Service North East on behalf of Youth Futures Foundation.
7 June 2024
Flex and match: a new Skills Levy for growth and opportunity
This report makes the case for broadening the apprenticeship levy into a “flex and match” Skills Levy that would give employers greater flexibility to spend their levy, but only if they also invest in apprenticeships for young people.
28 November 2023
Driving Change in Higher Education
Learning and Work Institute is working in partnership with The Carers Federation with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to improve the support that young adult carers receive in higher education.
23 November 2023
“No young adult carer should miss out on learning because they care for their families. We are writing to call on you to exempt young adult carers from the 21 hour rule.”
To mark Carers Rights Day 2023, L&W and Carers Trust published an open letter calling on the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to exempt young adult carers from the 21 hour rule in the benefits system.
27 September 2023
The Young Person’s Guarantee
This report from the Youth Employment Group, which L&W co-chair, proposes a new Youth Guarantee to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).
