Research
Only half of England's young workers outside higher education secure permanent contracts, down from 81%
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The Brief
- A study of young people in England found that among those not progressing to higher education, only 16% secured apprenticeships by ages 19–20.
- Only 23% of that group had secured stable work by ages 19–20.
- Of those in work, only half had a permanent contract, down from 81% in a similar study six years earlier.
Why it matters
The figures show a sharp decline in job security for young non-graduate workers in England, which matters for anyone studying or analysing labour market outcomes and education pathways.
Who’s affected
- researchers and policymakers in education and labour economics
- young people in England considering whether to enter work or higher education
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The study of young people in England found that among those who did not progress to higher education, only 16% secured apprenticeships and just 23% had secured stable work by ages 19–20. Of those in work, only half had a permanent contract, down from 81% in a similar study six…
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Study findings on young workers in England reported
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Only half of England's young workers outside higher education secure permanent contracts, down from 81%