Is there a youth engagement crisis? | FE Soundbite Edition 772
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 772: 16th October 2024 | Is there a youth engagement crisis? This week’s Soundbite is sponsored by Turnitin This is…
Economic Inactivity
What is Economic Inactivity?
Economic inactivity characterizes individuals who are not engaged in work, actively seeking employment, waiting to commence a job, or enrolled in full-time education.
What does it mean to be Economically Inactive?
This term encompasses those not employed, who have not been actively job hunting in the past four weeks and/or are unable to initiate work in the upcoming two weeks.
An alternative term frequently used is NEET, representing individuals Not in Education, Employment, or Training.
How many in the UK are Economically Inactive?
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November Labour Market 2023: Sector Response
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