"Some Gen Z have been desperately trying to break into the job market, sending out thousands of applications, standing on Wall Street with a sign begging for a job, and waitressing at industry conferences to stealthily hand out their resumes."
"Earlier this week, the U.K. government announced a $965 million investment to create more apprenticeships and place 50,000 young people into roles."
""For too long, success has been measured by how many young people go to university. That narrow view has held back opportunity and created barriers we need to break," Starmer said. "It's time to change the way apprenticeships are viewed and to put them on an equal footing with university.""
Gen Z faces intense job-market challenges, including mass applications, public pleas for work, and growing NEET numbers. The U.K. will invest $965 million over three years to create more apprenticeships and place 50,000 young people into roles. A $186 million pilot will have mayors connect NEETs with nearby employers. The plan will fully fund apprenticeships for under-25s at small and medium-sized businesses. Apprenticeship opportunities will target high-demand sectors like hospitality and retail, and new short courses in engineering, digital skills, and AI will roll out starting April 2026. The initiative aims to boost higher-level learning and apprenticeship participation.
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