Youth unemployment in Burnley is double the national average and many are looking to leave the town to seek new opportunities.
We have spoken to young people, community groups, local businesses, schools and colleges to understand what can be done.
Burnley’s Thrive Hub and network is improving and creating new pathways to develop a better youth employment system.
Young people should have control and choice over their careers and so Thrive is all about an approach which is driven by you, all about what you want, supportive when you need it and accessible to everyone.
Read the reportWe know that employers in Burnley want to recruit locally and have concerns over an ageing workforce. The Feedback we had from employers showed there was a desire to employ young people in their workforce but needed the support to do so. Here is our plan to support employers in creating employment opportunities to support young people in Burnley.
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We are aware of concerns about the transition from school to college and creating pathways for young people. Here is our plan to improve careers provisions within the education system in Burnley to provide better links to employment opportunities for young people.
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Collectively we have the potential to create a brighter future for Burnley. We know from the feedback of young people that Burnley is a nice place to live with a good education system but a lack of support and work opportunities is forcing them elsewhere. In Burnley, we need safe spaces for young people to go in the community and here is how we plan to be a part of this.
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