Addressing Youth Unemployment Challenges in Scotland
Young people in Scotland facing challenges with youth unemployment, exacerbated by economic downturns and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiatives such as Kickstart and Youth Guarantee aim to support the transition of young individuals into the labor market and create new job opportunities for 18-24-year-olds.
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Youth Unemployment: Young people were impacted particularly severely by the 2008 financial crash and recession and we might expect to see this disproportionate and enduring impact again. Younger people are more likely to have more precarious working arrangements (e.g. part- time work, temporary contracts) and are highly concentrated in sectors most likely to have closed businesses and expected to be the last sectors to re-open (e.g. accommodation & food). These sectors often provide entry level jobs for young people, particularly in rural and remote areas. The Resolution Foundation found that young workers in the UK were more likely than other age groups to have lost their job, been furloughed, or lost hours and pay due to coronavirus (analysis covers period 6-11 May). Young people who have recently left education and have recently entered, or are about to enter, the labour market are more susceptible to long-term employment and pay scarring. There is evidence to show an increased likelihood of lower pay and unemployment in later life when unemployed at a young age. 11
The landscape of Youth Employment DYW Regional groups including DYW Futures Scottish Government Response to KickStart Scottish Jobs Guarantee
DYW Regional Group Covid-19 Response Programme Responding to economic challenges and increasing youth unemployment levels in the context of the Government commitment Immediate response of DYW Regional Groups to respond to the Covid-19 and a proposition for young people in the here and now. Proposition developed and delivered Summer/Autumn 2020 Development of DYW Regional Group offer for April 2021 and how the Employer Education links are delivered ensuring a more efficient and effective model. Forging a new path for DYW Regional Groups to reset the relationship with education and employers.
Kickstart UK Government Announcement the launch of Kickstart in July 2020 supporting the creation of new jobs for 18-24 year olds; This is a UK wide programme and the Scottish Government are engaging constructively to ensure this works for Scottish Young People
Youth Guarantee Following the launch of the AGER report the Scottish Government acted quickly on beginning an implementation plan for a Jobs Guarantee for Young People; This industry focussed approach will support the transitions into the labour market; This will report in August 2020.
