Learn about our cause and the issues young people are facing
Win the Day was created with a focus on teaching and inspiring young entrepreneurs. Providing hands-on experience reflecting our core values of education and empowerment.
YOUNG PEOPLE NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING
Many young people are NEET (not in education employment or training), and many leave school without the skills and qualifications they need to sustain themselves in the real world.
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The ONS has reported that the present number of young people NEET has risen by 13% since the year 2020 to a worrying 788,000 young people.
“A global skills gap, economic decline and an employment market that requires more complex and diverse skills than ever have contributed to a 12 per cent drop in youth employment over the past two decades. Governments and businesses must come together to give today’s young people – future earners and employees – the skills and opportunities they need to access meaningful employment and thrive in today’s job market,” said Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.
SKILL GAPS AND OUTDATED EDUCATION SYSTEMS
The UK faces a severe skills gap. Young people commonly lack basic employability skills and essential mindsets for their development. These skills include communication, time management, leadership and the list goes on with the added ankle weights of low motivation, lack of discipline etc.
Majorly, current school and education systems do not offer enough hands-on practical experience despite being universally known as the best way to learn. The UK college of personal development states that "Practical learning can generate a deeper understanding of a specific skill or subject. Learning from experience is often seen as a more powerful way to ingrain knowledge and develop abilities." Highlighting that by stepping out of their comfort zone, young people can effectively build the necessary skills to develop and thrive in both their personal and professional lives.