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Youth Misspent podcasts

Youth Misspent podcasts

great jobs report coverWelcome to our Youth Misspent podcast series, where we'll be exploring the issues raised in our recent research on the experiences of young people as they navigate the education system and begin to enter the workplace.

Each episode will include explorations of the work that various industries are doing to better integrate young people into their workforces, as well as delving into the barriers that young people are facing when trying to enter the workplace and how these might be resolved.

We will have a whole range of interesting guests joining us to discuss the issues raised and provide solutions on how educators, government and employers can better support young people to realise their career ambitions.

Our latest research report uncovers young people's challenges in today's job market and identifies the solutions needed to empower this generation to enter the workforce and play an essential part in the UK's recovery story.

Download the report

Episode list

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Episode 6: Creating routes into engineering for young people

This episode is hosted by Craig Smith, Managing Director of City & Guilds.

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Episode 5: Powering up the UK - attracting young people to the energy sector

This episode is hosted by Andy Moss, Managing Director of City & Guilds.

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Episode 4: What Opportunities Can The Manufacturing Sector Offer Today?

This episode takes a closer look at the manufacturing sector.

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Episode 3: Women's Work - Improving gender diversity in the UK's essential industries

This episode provides valuable insights into how employers can make their workplaces...

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Episode 2: Building futures – the future workforce of the construction sector

This episode explores the career opportunities in the construction sector.

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Episode 1: How can apprenticeships bridge the growing skills gap for young people?

This episode explores the opportunities apprenticeships can offer young people and employers.