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Like animals? Fancy working in an abattoir?
TweetEnter, if you will, the parallel universe of the traditional local authority careers advisor, where nothing bears much relation to a young person’s dreams or talents. In this spooky alternative reality, I have followed the 1985 suggestion of my school-based … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Employment, Journalism, Local government, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged education, employment, local government, neet, young people
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Here’s a neat idea: get rid of the neet label
Tweet By Andrew Purvis I am currently CEO of youth charity Fairbridge, I have 20 rewarding years experience working in the private sector behind me, but it might surprise you to learn that I was ‘neet’ (not in employment, education … Continue reading
Posted in Big society, Cuts, Third sector, Uncategorized, Young people
Tagged big society, charity, cuts, neet, third sector, young people
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