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March 1, 2012

A Lost Generation?

Written by Andy Martin

The number of young people not in education, training or work has risen to a record level in England.

Official figures for the third quarter of this year say there were 1,163,000 people aged from 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) Source (BBC).

This is a great worry and sadness to read. With the economy still is troubled waters and jobs scarce throughout the UK, most notably in the North West of England, there is a danger that history will repeat itself and a generation will be lost. Many attempts have been tried and tested to reverse this number from Apprenticeships to further education but more and more people are falling through this net and end us as a NEET statistic.

As a college this is a great worry, a vast number of our students around the world fall into the 16-24 age group and it is at this age group many people decide their career paths from doctors to massage therapists and everything in between.

Here at Stonebridge we offer a range of courses from beauty therapy to SAGE Accounts and so much more, in our attempt to help further the careers of our students in their current jobs or if they are seeking a new career altogether. While jobs may be scarce for over 1 million 16-24-year-olds, there is still a vast range of options for learning opportunities for this generation. They can help boost your skills and knowledge which can help you get the job of your dreams or launch your very own business.

More than 2million people in the UK are currently unemployed or not in Education, we want to help as many as possible get to the job of their dreams, if there are any courses that you would like us to provide, then please comment below.

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  1. Emma M says:
    10th February 2012 at 10:23 am

    Education is so valuable, it is great that Stonebridge can help 16-24 year olds with practical courses to begin their careers.

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  2. River.H.Wolfe says:
    10th February 2012 at 10:37 am

    My last job was that of a Head Chef but due to ill health i have decided to retrain as a CBT Therapist due to less stress and hours, i havent noticed and Catering courses, although being honest havent looked

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  3. Kizzi Keast says:
    10th February 2012 at 11:42 am

    I can’t think of anything specific off the top of my head that I would like to see Stonebridge/Elearn offering as I am very happy on the courses I am doing at the moment. It is a problem though when I know that I can spend the time and the money studying, but there is still a good chance that I will be unable to find a job in the area I wish to work in.

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  4. Melissa Phillips. says:
    10th February 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I’d like to see some canine related courses, psychology, care, breeding etc, I’d snap it up in an instant 🙂

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  5. Melissa Phillips says:
    11th February 2012 at 11:17 pm

    I would really like to see some Canine related courses, for example in behaviour, psychology, care, husbandry etc. I’d be on it like a shot!

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  6. melissa Phillips says:
    11th February 2012 at 11:18 pm

    I would really like to see some Canine related courses, for example in behaviour, psychology, care, husbandry etc. I’d be on it like a shot! (Oops forgot to click log in!)

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  7. Vivi Anderson says:
    7th March 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I take my hat off to stonebridge for their efforts to help younger people. its a startling figure not in either education,Training or Work

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  8. Mike Anderson says:
    17th March 2012 at 5:33 pm

    i would like to see stonebridge offer more photography bases courses. and also it would be great to see some sports coaching ie tennis football etc

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  9. Vivi Anderson says:
    18th March 2012 at 7:55 am

    Would like to see some Jewellery education courses as thier are little option regarding this to be found anywhere

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  10. Vivi Anderson says:
    18th March 2012 at 7:55 am

    Would like to see some Jewellery education courses as thier are little option regarding this to be found anywhere

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  11. Lisa-Marie Ryan says:
    26th March 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Stonebridge offers a vast range of courses for all ages. Knowledge, education and qualifications are very important. The price plan is an easy option for all ages.

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  12. mike anderson says:
    29th March 2012 at 7:29 pm

    a few more courses that would be good to see if possible A work based first aid course..pershaps some practical skill on job courses for plumbers and bricklayers etc. food science course.an updated microsoft office or word course

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  13. Vivi Anderson says:
    31st March 2012 at 2:53 pm

    it would be great to see some language courses

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  14. Mike Anderson says:
    28th April 2012 at 7:26 am

    it would be great to see some Language courses. especially as stonebridge and elearn are very popular worldwide. i know there are language courses available on other sites.but none can offer the terms and Teachng support Stonebridge offer

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  15. Kizzi Keast says:
    4th May 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Seconding a comment from above, I would love to see a work related First Aid course and also things such as Food Hygiene and Health and Safety. These are always in demand from employers and can give you an edge over the hundreds of others.

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  16. maryjohn says:
    25th June 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks to a brilliant effort in publishing your article. One can be more informative as this. There are many things I can know only after reading your wonderful article.

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  17. Jodie says:
    10th July 2012 at 10:36 am

    I would like to see some counselling and therapy courses that carry a credit value on the QCF so that they may be topped up at universities – or, even better, to offer foundation degrees yourself :0)

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  18. rebecca bath says:
    25th October 2012 at 8:56 am

    hi, i would like the job of my dreams, i want to work with animals in the animal industry, to be a veterinary nurse assitiant. I have done animal care and now on veterinary nurse assitiant. Is there any other courses that involves animal nursing??

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  19. AstralW says:
    24th January 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Stonebridge Colleges offer fantastic courses, and now they have even included the BTEC (HNDs) ones!

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