2020 has been quite a year, with the global pandemic meaning thousands of people losing their jobs and having to find new ones. So how do you compete with that much competition out there? It can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle, but try not to be disheartened. Thankfully, there are a number of […]
The road to finding your first job can be a long and winding one, and there may hurdles that feel tough to overcome. Whether it’s not getting the job of your dreams, or doubting whether you have what it takes, it’s essential to believe in yourself and your abilities. There’s no doubt that today’s uncertain […]
As we find ourselves in a second lockdown, you may be feeling a bit fed up. Things were finally starting to become a little bit more ‘normal’ – Zoom quizzes were a thing of the past, you were getting back to your regular routine, and you’d even got your jeans out of the wardrobe after […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has been unprecedented, unplanned, and unlike any event that’s gone before. With mental health week just passed last month, we thought we’d reflect on the impact it’s had on young people and their mental well-being. Recent studies from The Childhood Trust charity have found that many had concerns for their family’s health, […]
Over 2 million young people live in poverty in Britain today, according to Impetus (1). Their researchers have found that the gap in youth employment between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their better-off peers is stark – disadvantaged young people are twice as likely to not be in education, employment or training (NEET) (Sep […]