Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) often make significant personal and developmental progress long before traditional outcomes are visible. This roundtable brought together leaders from across education, employability, youth services, and policy to explore how early skills progress can be better recognised, measured, and supported.
Hosted by CET in partnership with The King’s Trust, the discussion focused on:
The report captures key themes, insights, and recommendations from the discussion, alongside reflections from practitioners and sector leaders.
Participants discussed the need to value personal development, confidence-building, communication skills, and resilience as meaningful indicators of progress.
The roundtable explored how employers, educators, and support organisations can work together to create more accessible opportunities for young people.
Contributors highlighted the importance of shared language, partnership working, and joined-up systems to improve outcomes.
The discussion examined how evolving labour market needs should shape the way skills and progression are recognised.
