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GCSE RESULTS
ABOUT 32,000 school-leavers across the North-East receive their GCSE results today. For many, it will have been good news, but some will feel they've failed and it is a sad statistic that those leaving school with no qualifications are twice as likely to be unemployed by the time they are 25 than those with qualifications.See the full content of this document
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The North-East's youth unemployment has leapt by 56 per cent in the past year, the highest in 13 years. More than 31 per cent of those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in the region are aged 18 to 24 at a cost of more than [pounds]1.3m per week in benefits.
At The Prince's Trust we believe all young people have talents. This year, we will work with 4,000 unemployed and disadvantaged young people, helping them to realise their potential.To ensure school-leavers don't e...See the full content of this document
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