EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | UK report finds that most young people aged 18–24 are motivated to find work
(2009-11-18) Findings in a recent report released by the UK employment organisation Reed in Partnership suggest that the work ethic is alive and well in young people aged 18–24.
A total of 1,200 young people were interviewed for the report, entitled 'False starts: Restoring hope, dignity and opportunity to young people'. The majority of those surveyed were keen to work and had a flexible attitude to work, despite the economic recession. However, they were less keen to take on unpaid work to develop their skills and future prospects.
The report can be viewed at: http://reedinpartnership.co.uk/media/58987/false_starts_online.pdf
Source: National Youth Agency email list, 11 November 2009, http://www.nya.org.uk, viewed 16 November 2009.