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Youth training sector urges Welsh government for urgent support plans as Neet numbers rise
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The youth training sector in Wales is calling on the Welsh government to quickly reveal its plans to support young people who are not in employment, education, or training (Neet). Statistics show that the percentage of 16- to 24-year-olds in Wales who are Neet reached 17.0% at the end of 2025, marking an increase of 5.5% over the year. While the Enterprise Minister stated that previous interventions like the Young Persons' Guarantee had not worked to the necessary extent and that new ideas are needed, industry experts warn that delaying decisions risks increasing economic inactivity and losing a generation to unemployment.
Wichtige Punkte
- The percentage of 16- to 24-year-olds in Wales not in employment, education, or training (Neet) rose by 5.5% at the end of 2025 to reach 17.0%.
- Enterprise Minister Adam Price stated that the previous Young Persons' Guarantee policy has not worked to the necessary extent and new ideas are required.
- Sector leaders and college heads warn that delays in delivering a new strategy will worsen the Neet crisis and economic inactivity in Wales.
- The Welsh government stated that details of its new plan and financial support will become evident in the autumn budget.