Tag: Youth Unemployment
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UK youth bear the brunt as jobs downturn bites, say thinktank
The mounting challenge for Britain’s young jobseekers Britain is facing a rising unemployment backdrop that is impacting younger workers more sharply than other age groups, according to a new analysis from the Resolution Foundation. With official figures anticipated to show unemployment climbing to around 5.1%, the thinktank highlights a growing “jobs deficit” for young people…
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UK Jobs Downturn Hits Young People Harder, Warns Think Tank
Overview: A Youth-Focused Jobs Crisis in the UK Britain’s job market is cooling, and a new report from the Resolution Foundation highlights a troubling trend: young people are bearing the heaviest burden as unemployment edge rises. With official figures anticipated to show the unemployment rate nudging higher, the think tank warns that a “jobs deficit”…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy in Swakopmund Workshop
Swakopmund Hosts Key Step in Developing Namibia’s Third National Employment Policy At the start of November 2025, a pivotal gathering in Swakopmund brought together a diverse group of national experts and social partners to advance Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The technical workshop, involving government representatives, business leaders, labor unions, and civil society, marks…
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Work vs Welfare: The Battle Torn Britain’s Youth Apart
Britain’s Social Contract Under Strain Since the postwar era, many Britons grew up with a simple promise: work hard, pay taxes, and secure a stable life with a home, healthcare, and a decent education for your children. That social contract helped recreate a middle class through a combination of steady jobs, affordable housing, and robust…
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Alberta Youth Face Job Market Challenges Amid Rising Unemployment
Understanding the Alberta Job Market for Youth As Alberta grapples with an alarming rise in unemployment, the province’s youth are feeling the weight of uncertainty regarding their job prospects. For many high school graduates like 19-year-old Everett Goodridge, the transition into the workforce has become a daunting challenge, marked by a series of rejections and…
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Alberta Youth Facing Job Market Challenges Amid Rising Unemployment
Introduction The job market in Alberta is taking a significant toll on its youth, with rising unemployment rates contributing to a growing sense of hopelessness among young job seekers. For many like 19-year-old Everett Goodridge, the search for employment post-high school has been fraught with challenges and disappointments. Understanding the current landscape of job opportunities…