Crisis of Opportunity: Young people navigating the ‘New Work Order’  

World YMCA
What is it?

Young people state clearly that they are in distress, with limited access to work opportunities, real mental health challenges, and a lack of hope for their present and future. They tell us that our responses are failing them. The report presents the findings of a collaboration between YMCA, the oldest and one of the largest youth empowerment organisations in the world, leading professional services firm Deloitte Australia, and world-renowned cloud-based platform ServiceNow.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 4 in 10 young people do not have the right skills, qualifications or experiences to enter into work or start up a business
  • Young people’s work and wellbeing continue to be impacted by four Cs: Covid, conflict, climate change and the cost of living
  • Young people aspire to do ‘Meaningful Work’, with safeguards, enriching and empowering work experiences, that bolster their skills and prospects, as well as contribute to a wider sense of purpose and impact on society.

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