New Economy, with support from central government, is helping to demonstrate the amount of taxpayers’ money that can be saved by these new ways of working and the impact they can have on the quality of services enjoyed by Greater Manchester residents.
Talent Match: A unique, evidence-led approach to tackling youth unemployment in Greater Manchester
Despite being a high-priority area for successive governments, youth unemployment remains a prominent concern. Even though the national youth unemployment claimant rate has reduced since its peak in 2011, a large proportion of 18 to 24 year olds continue to be unemployed for long periods of time, with an increasing number unemployed but not claiming benefits.