Steps to Help Young People s Careers

A few weeks ago, there was an interesting discussion by the EY (part of Ernst & Young Global Limited)'s panellists, about young people's opportunties:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acgXNOcj-z0&index=14&list=PL4JSMaUVcSC3U15b7zOTKOyhb-WaEeOC3

And putting the panellists' advice together, I would say that what they have said, confirms the following steps, which could be taken to help young people's careers.

• Young people need mentors, whether they are planning to be apprentices, or students alike. They need someone who is experienced and wise, to listen to what they want, and then point them in the right direction.
• Business start ups are a great way to create opportunities, both for young entrepreneurs, and for NEET's (young people not in education or training), who are looking for careers. I have believed this for a long time: and the social marketing agency mentioned in the clip above is a perfect example, which is great to see.
• Apprenticeships are clearly the best way to combine learning with hands on industry experience, and they should be fully supported in all aspects of higher education.
• Young people should be allowed to take part in the process for creating opportunities for themselves. Youth Parliaments in politics are one example, and likewise, we need more local young entrepreneur networks, and direct feedback from youth committees, to shape apprenticeships, so that young people are able to get the best out of them.

All young people deserve opportunity, and these steps can go a long way to help the opportunities of students, apprentices, and NEETs alike.