Last week, AKG submitted a formal evidence submission to the Milburn Review – an independent, Government-commissioned review examining the rise in the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
The submission draws on AKG’s experience of delivering integrated employment, skills, health and wellbeing services for young people in the UK and internationally, and sets out clear recommendations for what works in supporting young people into sustainable work.
Ayd Sims, Country Manager (UK) said:
“This is by far and away the most impressive submission like this that we have submitted as an organisation, both in the content and how it is presented. It really does make me proud to be part of this organisation and this team.”
The work was led by the Business Development team, with particular thanks to Graeme Fitzjohn, Head of Strategic Partnerships, for developing the submission, and the Marketing team for presenting it, alongside contributions from colleagues across the business.
Ayd also commented on why this work matters:
“The Milburn Review is a vital opportunity to confront the growing crisis of opportunity facing young people who are not in education, employment or training. At AKG, our experience shows that young people thrive when support is trusted, practical and integrated, bringing together employment, skills, health and wellbeing rather than treating barriers in isolation. If we want lasting change, we must build a youth employment system that is preventative, relational and designed around the realities of young people’s lives.”
Why this matters for AKG
· It reinforces AKG’s position as a credible, evidence-led voice on employment, skills, health and wellbeing
· It helps build our reputation with commissioners and partners as a trusted organisation shaping future policy and service design
· It strengthens our strategic positioning for future opportunities and bids, drawing directly on the expertise that sits across AKG
The full submission, AKG – Young People and Work Report: Evidence Submission, is available for anyone who would like to read more, alongside further details on the Milburn Review here.
