All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges 27/05/2020 | 3 MINS Researchers from LITΓÇÖs Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as the result of shutdowns and restrictions from COVID-19. The researchers have published a paper that shows younger people will likely face a deep impact to their employment prospects for years to come unless immediate action is taken over the next six months. It examines how they may be supported through the immediate and long-term challenges, revealing young people from regional areas and disadvantaged backgrounds are most vulnerable. LIT Centre for Social Impact Director, Professor Paul Flatau, said the youth labour market was characterised by higher levels of employment in consumer-facing roles such as in retail, hospitality, events, fitness and entertainment industries, with considerably higher rates o

All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges Youth support critical to battle COVID-19-related employment challenges 27/05/2020 | 3 MINS Researchers from LITΓÇÖs Centre for Social Impact say supporting young people is more important now than ever, highlighting the long-term impact on youth unemployment as the result of shutdowns and restrictions from COVID-19.

The researchers have published a paper that shows younger people will likely face a deep impact to their employment prospects for years to come unless immediate action is taken over the next six months.

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It examines how they may be supported through the immediate and long-term challenges, revealing young people from regional areas and disadvantaged backgrounds are most vulnerable.

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LIT Centre for Social Impact Director, Professor Paul Flatau, said the youth labour market was characterised by higher levels of employment in consumer-facing roles such as in retail, hospitality, events, fitness and entertainment industries, with considerably higher rates o

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