The Guardian view on jobs and training: boosting young people’s chances should be a national mission | Editorial

Colleges and placements can help the 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds who aren’t earning or learning. But what they need most is workFor a few days at least, political attention is focused on young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (known as Neets). A report from the commission led by Alan Milburn, a former health secretary, shines a bright light on a group that needs it. The document concentrates on analysis, with recommendations due in the autumn. Describing probl...