About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges young people face in finding jobs and the support available to them.
How hard is it for young people to find a job and once they do how can they make it pay? Some 16.1% of people aged 16 to 24 are not able to find work according to the latest government figures, the highest level for 10 years. Without a job, being able buying a home, paying into a pension or just pay the bills can seem impossible. So what's the best way to go? Graduate job, apprenticeship or working your way up from an entry level job and what support is there for those struggling whilst on the hunt? The Department for Work and Pensions told Money Box Live, "We’re determined to tackle youth unemployment, which is why we’re investing £1.5 billion through our Youth Guarantee in work experience, apprenticeships and subsidised jobs." Joining Paul Lewis today is Barry Fletcher, Chief Executive of the Youth Futures Foundation, a charity focused on reducing youth unemployment. And Lizzie Crowley a skills advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development. Presenter: Paul Lewis Producers: James Graham and Sarah Rogers Editor: Robert Cave Senior Editor: Justin Bones (This episode was first broadcast on Wednesday the 18th of February 2026) Picture credit BAE Systems
People in this episode
Host: Paul Lewis
Guests: Barry Fletcher, Lizzie Crowley
Topics covered
- youth unemployment
- job search
- apprenticeships
- graduate jobs
- entry level jobs
- work experience
Keywords
- youth unemployment
- job market
- apprenticeships
- graduate jobs
- entry level jobs
- work experience
- Department for Work and Pensions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Youth Futures Foundation, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, Department for Work and Pensions
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