New research reveals a third of 15-19 year olds and almost a half of 19 year olds believe the EU Referendum result has put their future work prospects at risk.
The research conducted on behalf of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), reveals that the result of the EU Referendum has made many young people less certain about their future prospects. Nearly a third of 15-19 year olds (31.6%) and 47% of 19 year olds are now more worried about their work prospects than they were prior to the vote, with 36% of 15-19 year olds and nearly 46% of 19 year olds believing more information needs to be provided to young people on how the Brexit vote may affect them.
The research also reinforced the underlying disappointment amongst young people about the outcome of the vote. More than 1 in 5 of 15-19 year olds (and more than 1 in 3 of 19 year olds) believe their parents’ and grandparents’ generation voted selfishly and, as a result, have put their education and career prospects at risk.
20% of young people said they worry about growing student debt, and only 6% say they are likely to choose an apprenticeship as an alternative. The IMI is calling on the new Minister for Apprenticeships to take urgent action to inform young people of their career options.
