Youth unemployment has had a drastic effect in Enfield alone, with 30% of Enfield’s 16-24 year olds being out of work. In the UK youth unemployment has risen above 1 million- with more than a fifth of 16 to 24 year olds being unemployed in the UK.
Local young people in Enfield were approached and asked their opinions, “I’ve never had a job in Enfield,” Mark, 18, Enfield High Street, “I’ve only volunteered at my local charity shop for four months, I’ve been trying to get a paid job since I was 16.” He told us what he thinks should change, “The government have ignored this issue and now our generation is losing out. In Enfield there should be more help for the youth to find work otherwise our education is useless.”
Boris Johnson mayor of London speaks about the youth unemployment of Enfield, “The youth unemployment rate (16-24 year olds) in Enfield is 7.5 per cent. I am doing my utmost to ensure young people in London have the skills and opportunities to get back to work by increasing the number of apprenticeships, with a target of 20,000 across London this year, and a commitment to 1,000 apprenticeships per year in the GLA Group; and delivering a wide range of projects focussed on young people . under the Time for Action programme and through the European Social Fund”.
Unemployment fell by 8,000 in the three months to July to 2.47 million, while the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in August increased by 2,300 to 1.47 million, the first rise since January.
We want to know what the youth of Enfield think about this whole situation and what differences and help would they like to get from the government. Please email us in your thoughts and suggestions
