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Care Leavers in England Face Employment Barriers

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 | 1 source | 1 article
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Thousands of young people who have left the care system in England are facing significant barriers to employment. A recent report highlights that companies are not adapting quickly enough to provide the necessary support and opportunities for care leavers, leaving them "locked out" of the workforce. This lack of employment prospects can lead to further social and economic disadvantage for this vulnerable group.

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Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent 23 mar. 2026, 02:01 (8 hours ago) Good

Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt

Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processesThousands of young people leaving care in England are being left “locked out” of work by employers who say they are open to hiring but make few changes to adapt, a charity has warned.Calling on employers to act on their promises, the Drive Forward Foundation said care leavers were almost three times more likely to be out of work than their peers. Continue reading...

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