Youth Unemployment in Warwickshire

Youth unemployment has been in the national headlines, with more than one million people aged 16 to 24 unemployed across the UK in September 2011.  The government has announced significant funding to support a new ‘youth contract scheme’ aimed at tackling the issue.

The Observatory has taken a look at the state of the youth unemployment issue in Warwickshire. The percentage of 18 – 24 year olds claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance varies considerably across the county, with rates as high as 18% in some wards but less than 1% elsewhere in the county. Furthermore, seven of the ten highest youth unemployment rates are located in Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough. Conversely, eight of the ten lowest rates are in Stratford-on-Avon District.

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