NEET Inquiry - West Midlands Evidence Session (10:00-11:00)

Join a critical regional roundtable convened as part of the cross-party inquiry "Earning or Learning: A New Agenda for Youth NEET Reduction". Hosted by Policy Connect in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority, this evidence session will bring together key stakeholders to examine place-based solutions for reducing youth NEET (not in education, employment, or training) rates.

The inquiry aims to develop actionable policy recommendations to support young people into sustainable pathways of education, employment, and training. Your participation and expertise will directly inform this important national agenda.

The session will be chaired by Helene Dearne, West Midlands Combined Authority Director of Employment Skills Health and Communities.

We have invited the Mayor Richard Parker to provide introductory remarks (TBC).

This roundtable will explore:

Hearing From Young People

How can government ensure co-design and production with young people? What successes have local authorities had in working with young people directly?

Devolution and Youth Trailblazers
What opportunities and lessons emerge from devolved powers and Youth Trailblazer initiatives? How can local governance enable better outcomes for young people?

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher APPG for Skills, Careers & Employment