Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, highlights a concerning rise in the number of young people classified as NEETs, reaching almost 1 million—the highest in over a decade. He blames the current education system for failing to cater to diverse career aspirations, especially among those not pursuing university education. Burnham calls for a reformed schools policy that focuses more on technical training to mitigate this issue. The increasing NEET rate is causing alarm among policymakers and educators, as it threatens to deplete the UK’s future skill base.
Burnham argues that the number of NEETs is rising due to an education system focused on traditional paths, neglecting the needs of young people pursuing technical careers.
The mayor of Greater Manchester emphasizes that the current policy framework does not accommodate the two-thirds of young people who opt not to pursue traditional university education.
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