Onrec iconOnrecSep 25, 2026 ~1 min source read

Employers urged to pair youth hiring opportunities with practical support

A release shared with Onrec points to 1,012,000 people aged 16 to 24 who were not in education, employment or training in January to March 2026, citing ONS figures for that period. The figure describes an earlier quarter and should not be read as a current September estimate.

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A release shared with Onrec points to 1,012,000 people aged 16 to 24 who were not in education, employment or training in January to March 2026, citing ONS figures for that period.

The figure describes an earlier quarter and should not be read as a current September estimate.

Shaw said businesses should consider working hours, appropriate supervision, access to funded training routes and reasonable adjustments when recruiting young people.

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A release shared with Onrec points to 1,012,000 people aged 16 to 24 who were not in education, employment or training in January to March 2026, citing ONS figures for that period. The figure describes an earlier quarter and should not be read as a current September estimate. Shaw said businesses should consider working hours, appropriate supervision, access to funded training routes and reasonable adjustments when recruiting young people.

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  • Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 25 Sep 2026 | Talent Acquisition Employers urged to pair youth hiring opportunities with practical support Employment lawyer Carol Shaw says entry-level hiring and...
  • Carol Shaw, Director in Employment at SE-Solicitors, said in the release: "Businesses currently have a genuine...

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Employers looking to strengthen their future talent pipeline should consider entry-level roles and apprenticeships while planning carefully for the support young recruits need, according to employment lawyer Carol Shaw of SE-Solicitors.

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