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Response to unemployment figures

14 August 2013

UCU said today that young people receiving their A-level results tomorrow needed to think carefully about all their options as this morning's unemployment figures revealed that youth unemployment increased by 15,000, leaving 973,000 (one in five) 16-24 year olds out of work.

Earlier this week the union released analysis of educational attainment that showed people with higher qualifications were more likely to be in work and more likely to earn a better wage. 

UCU president, Simon Renton, said: 'Finding a job remains difficult for young people. The thousands of people waiting for their A-level results need to consider all their options when they receive their results tomorrow.

'Education is a powerful force for good in our society and remains the best opportunity people have to get on in life. However, in this difficult climate the government needs to make access to education and jobs easier for young people to avoid them becoming lost on the periphery of society.'

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