Not in Education, Employment or Training: Tackling the NEET Crisis in Kirklees | The DEN

Nearly one million young people across the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET), and charities are warning of a potential “lost generation.” In West Yorkshire and Kirklees, the figure is around 17%, higher than the national average of roughly 1 in 8. On this episode of the Digital Equality Network (The DEN), host Edwin Baker speaks to Mark Farmer, Chief Executive of Fresh Futures. Since 1974, Fresh Futures has supported vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and families across Kirklees and the surrounding areas. What do you think about the risk of a lost generation? Share your views in the comments. If you enjoyed this interview, please like the video and subscribe to KLTV (Kirklees Local TV) for more local stories. Find out more about Fresh Futures: https://freshfutures.org.uk/ #NEET #Kirklees #Huddersfield #YouthEmployment #Neurodiversity #SEND #FreshFutures #TheDEN #KLTV #WestYorkshire -------- Follow KLTV on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3bPsfhd Follow KLTV on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3rS7Zkz Follow KLTV on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tnmEEx Subscribe to KLTV on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3liUmbz