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Following publishing our research exploring the potential for gen AI to help NEET job-seeking young people, our partners at GetMyFirstJob are hosting an Instagram Live @GetMyFirstJob THIS WEEK delving further into how to use this technology to help navigate recruitment processes. Please attend and/or share with young people and youth networks to spread the word and help more young people kickstart their careers. 🎃Date: Thurs 31st October ⏰ Time: 16:00 (should last approx. 30 mins) 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/eY5R5-vj More info: https://lnkd.in/ecbbpf2e

With 2.93 million (41% of all young people) now classed as economically inactive, the highest level since 1992, there is a desperate need to find ways to remove barriers to work for young people. Our latest research has shown how generative AI could be a valuable tool for young people not in education, employment, and training. Whilst some young people have reservations about using the technology, the study reveals how employers are supportive of its use in the recruitment process. 📘 Read the full report and find out how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/en46qCue

💡 Most employers we interviewed are open to gen AI use by young job seekers, likening it to tools like spell checkers. Even though over half of the NEET young people we surveyed said they never used it due to fears, recruiters said they value curiosity, innovativeness, and adaptability—skills that gen AI familiarity can demonstrate. 👉 We need to educate young people on responsible gen AI use and encourage employers to integrate these skills into their youth employment strategies. Key recommendations for employers: ✅ Improve Transparency: Provide clear hiring information and welcome gen AI use to assist young people who are struggling with the basics. ✅ Reconsider Requirements: Focus on skills that can be learned on the job and hiring based on potential. ✅ Create Accessible Applications: Simplify applications and offer reasonable adjustments. ✅ Expedite processes: Leverage gen AI to provide feedback to your applicants who really want and need to hear from you. ✅ Future-Proofing Skills: Identify key gen AI skills for the future and offer learning pathways to support NEET youth development. Alongside our report, we have compiled guidance just for employers. Read it now and let us know if you need further help. 📘 Download the report pack: https://lnkd.in/en46qCue #GenerativeAI #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork #Innovation #NEET #DigitalSkills

🤝 Bridging the Gap Our latest research report reveals an interesting paradox: while 85.6% of NEET young people are aware of generative AI, more than half have never used it, especially in the job application process. Many worry that employers might view the use of gen AI negatively. However, our findings show that most employers are supportive of candidates using generative AI, seeing it as a digital aid similar to spell checkers. In fact, employers value qualities like curiosity, innovativeness, and adaptability—traits that can be showcased through familiarity with gen AI tools. There’s a need for employers to bridge this gap and empower young people with the skills they need to thrive in today’s workplace. 📘 Read the full report and discover how you can get involved or get it touch to see how we could help your organisation for free: https://lnkd.in/exNfHt5U #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork #Innovation #NEET #DigitalSkills

📈 The number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is going up. In April-June 2024 it increased again to 872,000. That’s like filling Wembley Stadium almost ten times over. So much untapped potential. We recently released research exploring the game-changing potential of generative AI for helping young people who are NEET. This first-of-its-kind study uncovers how gen AI can help break down common barriers to employment and highlights the growing support from employers for integrating this technology into the recruitment process. Download your copy of the report for free: https://lnkd.in/en46qCue Commissioned by Movement to Work, in collaboration with Oxford Insights, Accenture UK & Ireland Microsoft, GetMyFirstJob, and The Prince's Trust

🌈 Breaking Down Barriers to Work for NEET young people often face significant challenges in finding employment... 👉 lack of communication from employers 👉 unrealistic job requirements 👉 confusing language 👉 lengthy application processes ...these hurdles can be overwhelming—especially for those with diverse needs—leaving many feeling lost, confused, and unmotivated. Our latest research reveals that generative AI could be a game-changer in supporting young people, expediting processes and alleviating stress by: ✅ Assisting with C.V. writing  ✅ Matching transferable life skills to job descriptions ✅ Providing interview practice   ✅ Researching employers   ✅ Demystifying jargon and troubleshooting application questions  📘 Read the full report and find out how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/en46qCue #GenerativeAI #YouthEmployment #NEET #FutureOfWork #Innovation #AI4Good

Thank you to our friends at GetMyFirstJob for writing some great blogs signposting our latest research project all about the potential of #GenerativeAI in helping level the playing field for young people struggling to get into work. Have a read and share in your networks! 💥How Generative AI Can Transform Your Job Search Read now 👉 https://lnkd.in/emgKaSS4 💥How Employers Can Support NEET Young People in a Generative AI Powered Job Market Read now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e39Df4Ag #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork

It’s time to let young people know: gen AI is OK. Our recent research reveals that while 85.6% of young people who are NEET are aware of generative AI, more than half have never used it - especially in the job application process. Many worry that employers might view gen AI use negatively. However, most employers we interviewed are open to candidates using gen AI, comparing it to digital aids like spell checkers. They value qualities such as curiosity, innovativeness, and adaptability, which can be showcased through familiarity with gen AI tools. We need to educate young people on using gen AI responsibly and encourage employers to embed gen AI skills into their approach to youth employment. 📘 Read the full report and find out how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/en46qCue #GenerativeAI #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork #Innovation #NEET #DigitalSkills

📈 The number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is going up. In April-June 2024 it increased again to 872,000. That’s like filling Wembley Stadium almost ten times over. So much untapped potential and we need to do something about it. This week, we released research exploring the game-changing potential of generative AI for helping young people who are NEET. Download your report copy and join leading UK employers who support our mission - https://lnkd.in/en46qCue As we're a registered charity, there is no joining fee, just free support, helping to create young, diverse workforces fit for the future. Research conducted in partnership with our friends and colleagues at Accenture UK & Ireland, GetMyFirstJob, Microsoft, Oxford Insights and The Prince's Trust. 

On Monday we were delighted to celebrate the launch of our latest research project ‘Levelling the playing field: Exploring the potential of generative AI to support NEET young people into work’ After working hard on this project over the summer, it was a delight to finally be able to share our findings with our network and hear from the industry leaders who have supported this work since its inception including: - Sareena Bains, CEO Movement to Work - Richard Stirling, CEO Oxford Insights, - Charles Eales, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft - David Allison, CEO, GetMyFirstJob - Nicki O'Connor, Head of Employer & Strategic Partnerships - North West Group -Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Scarr Turner, young person engaged with YouthBuild Ventures UK Thank you once again to our amazing hosts at Salesforce, everyone who came to support us, and, of course, to our research partners, Accenture UK & Ireland and The Prince's Trust, without whom this would not have been possible. Read the research yet? Head over to our website where you can download for free: ✅ The full research report ✅ Employer guidance pack ✅ Youth guidance leaflet ✅ Comms pack https://lnkd.in/en46qCue Please share this post in your networks! #YoungPeopleWork