Youth unemployment in South West rises again according to TUC

The number of unemployed young people in the South West has increased again during the last twelve months.

According to an analysis by the TUC, all 15 local authorities in the region have seen a rise in the number of jobless 18-24 year olds.

Regional Secretary of the South West TUC, Nigel Costley said: “Young people need particular help to make sure they don’t spend long periods out of employment or education. We need a proper replacement for the Future Jobs Fund, new measures to support the creation of more apprenticeships and a government commitment that no unemployed young person will spend more than six months out of employment or high quality training.”