by Liz Edwards | Jul 21, 2026 | Advocacy, Featured article, NEETs, Policy, Youth employment
When you picture the million young people who aren’t earning or learning in the UK, maybe you imagine them all waiting their turn at the Jobcentre. But the reality is quite different – in England, nearly half of 18-24s in this boat aren’t claiming any benefits,...
by Amy Coyle | Jun 11, 2026 | Corporate Partnerships, Employability, The Spear Programme, Youth employment
At Spear, we meet young people every day who have been underestimated or made to feel that certain careers “aren’t for people like them”. But we know that confidence can grow when we invest in young people and open up new opportunities for them. This Social Mobility...
by Julia Evans | Feb 26, 2026 | Youth employment
Today’s news that the youth unemployment rate has hit 16.1% – the highest figure in just over a decade – is a call to action.Omarie, aged 20, who’s just finished the Spear Programme in Kennington, London, spoke to Radio 4’s World at One...
