Getting the 'lost generation' into work

At a roundtable in London, employers and charities discussed the problems and possible solutions for the disadvantaged NEETs. Colin Cottell reports

The UK’s tough economic climate has prompted fears of ’a lost generation’ of young people who will miss out on employment opportunities that many others take for granted.

There are particular concerns that within this group is a sub-group of young people, who suffer a triple whammy of disadvantage that reduces their employment chances even further.

This group...

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