Young people
23 March 2021
One year on: The labour market impacts of coronavirus and priorities for the years ahead
The pandemic led to a sharp rise in unemployment with groups like young people harder hit. The Government’s actions are welcome, but it should go further to tackle unemployment, increase employment, and support incomes.
22 March 2021
Disconnected? Exploring the digital skills gap
This report explores digital skills and the future of the labour market in the UK. It explores the perspectives of employers in terms of demand for skills and the digital skills gap, as well as young people's perspective on digital skills.
30 December 2020
Unleashing talent: Levelling up opportunity for young people
The Youth Commission has explored how to improve education and employment opportunities for England’s six million young people, levelling up opportunity across the country. This final report sets out our proposed blueprint for change.
7 October 2020
Making sure Kickstart works
This briefing paper warns that a focus on creating as many Kickstart jobs as possible must not come at the expense of quality training support or potentially excluding young people that need the most help.
10 June 2020
Move On Up
Learning and Work Institute evaluated the delivery of Move On Up, a housing and support project for young adult carers, delivered by Quaker Social Action (QSA) in partnership with Commonweal Housing.
4 May 2020
Supporting care leavers in Further Education
These resources are for colleges in England that want to review and improve their support for Looked After Young People and Care Leavers.
28 April 2020
Driving Change – supporting young adult carers in further education
Learning and Work Institute worked in partnership with The Carers Federation to improve the support that young adult carers receive in further education.
22 March 2020
Evidence review: What works to support 15- to 24-year olds at risk of becoming NEET?
We reviewed early interventions that target key transition periods for young people who are considered ‘at risk’ of becoming NEET in the future.
28 February 2020
Inquiry response: Employment opportunities and support for young people
Learning and Work has championed young adult carers and young carers for many years and is engaged in work to improve educational and employment outcomes for those groups.
27 November 2019
Fit for purpose? Education and employment support for young people
This is the fifth of six reports published to inform the 'Youth Commission': the Commission on Education and Employment Opportunities for Young People.
