About 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK are not in employment, education or training (Neet), according to a report published in May. The report warned that the figure could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action.
Report warns of 'generational fault line'
Alan Milburn, the leader of the review into why so many young people are economically inactive, said the UK risked opening up a “generational fault line” between young and old without urgent steps to overhaul schools, the health service, the welfare system and the jobs market.
Call for young people's experiences
The Guardian is asking young people living in the UK who are not currently in work or education, or who have been struggling to find a job, to share their experiences. Questions include whether they have been applying for months without success, how many applications they have made, and whether they have struggled to get interviews or found themselves repeatedly rejected or ghosted by employers. The search for work may have affected them financially or emotionally.
Responses can be shared via a form, by messaging, or by sharing a voice note. Participants must be 18 or over and can contribute anonymously if they wish. Responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to contributions. Personal data will only be used for the purpose of the feature and will be deleted when no longer required. Alternative contact methods include WhatsApp at +447766780300 or the Secure Messaging service for fully anonymous communication.
