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Is There Any Hope For The UK's Record Number Of NEET's?

As A-Level results approach what's next for the teenagers who can’t get in, afford, or don’t want to go to University?
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August 16th is the day thousands of 18 year olds will be tearing open their A-Level results - it’s also the day we’ll be investigating what happens next for the teenagers who can’t get in, or can’t afford, or don’t want to go to University.

Grades in 2011 were the highest ever, with one in twelve exams getting an A* - but government stats show one in seven 18 years olds (15%) are classified as NEET, that’s not in education, employment or training, which, like A-level results, is a figure that keeps getting higher year on year.

With the rising cost of tuition fees becoming an issue, what are the alternatives for teenagers after they’ve opened up their results? And how do they go about making the most of any opportunities there are in the midst of a double-dip recession?

. Introduction:

It’s A-Level results day, and we’re expecting another record breaking year for results, but what happens to the 18 year olds who can’t get in, or can’t afford, or don’t want to go to University come September?

Grades in 2011 were the highest ever – but government stats show one in seven 18 years olds are classified as NEET, that’s not in education, employment or training, which, like A-level results, is a figure that keeps going up.

So, in the midst of a double-dip recession, what are the alternatives for teenagers?

Today we’re joined in the studio by Bruce Boughton, an apprentice specialist and currently People Development Manager at Lovell Partnerships Ltd.

. Suggested Questions:

Firstly Bruce, this high figure for NEETs, is it reflected here in our area?

The figure seems shocking, and I understand it’s getting higher, why?

So, I’m an 18 year old who can’t afford university – what options do I have?

How does a teenager, preparing to open their results, go about making the most of these opportunities?

Tell us about the quality of the students coming out of the school system right now?

So there is hope. Where do we find out more information?