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500 Vacancies Hit the Market

We have news of 500 vacancies hitting the market. As youth unemployment hits its highest level since 1992, the owners of Butlins and Haven are looking for the next generation of 16 to 24 year olds.
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Youth unemployment has reached an all time high, with latest figures revealing that over a million 16-24 year olds are out of work. More than one in five people aged between 16 and 24 are out of work, the highest figure since records began in 1992.

Record youth unemployment is set to worsen this winter, with two thirds of companies admitting that the job market is set to get worse before it gets better. On paper, teenagers are performing better than ever at school and college, with this year’s GCSE results the highest on record with seven out of 10 students achieving grade Cs and above. Despite this over achievement at school, in reality the job market for young people remains extremely tough and competitive.

Bourne Leisure, who runs Butlins and Haven, has 500 job vacancies for young people who want to break into the entertainment business. In one of the harshest youth unemployment climates of the past twenty years, hundreds of new jobs are being created specifically targeted to help the younger generation get onto the career ladder.

. Introduction:

We can bring you some positive news on the jobs front this morning – 500 vacancies are hitting the market and every one of them could lead to the first step on the entertainment ladder!

Bourne Leisure, the owners of Butlins and Haven, is looking for the next generation of 16 to 24 year olds to work in their UK holiday parks.

And the timing’s just right as youth unemployment hits a million, the highest figure since records began in 1992.

So, what does it take to become an entertainer – and follow in the footsteps of many a house hold name including former Redcoat and current TV presenter Stephen Mulhern who joins us in the studio now, along with Head of Entertainment at Bourne Leisure Mike Godolphin:

. Suggested Questions:

What does the research reveal about youth unemployment in our area?

So, why do Butlins and Haven have 500 job vacancies for young people?

What skills do you need to have to apply?

Where are the auditions taking place – is there an audition near us?

What sorts of careers do former entertainers go on to have – Stephen, tell us a bit about your experiences?

What advice do you have for any young people who are worried about finding a job?

Where can we find out more information?