The number of young people in Bracknell not in training or work has risen in the last year – but still remains one of the lowest numbers in Berkshire.
New figures released for March show 155 young people in Bracknell were classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
It means that 6.4 per cent of people aged between 16 and 18 are classified as NEET in Bracknell, compared to 5.7 per cent in March 2010.
The figure is still lower than the 7.4 per cent recorded in March 2009.
Bracknell’s figure compares to 299 in Reading, 167 in Slough and 155 in Wokingham.
However, the figures also reveal that of the Bracknell 155, 19 are classified as “not available” due to reasons such as being pregnant, a full-time parent or ill.
The figures are in a report prepared by Tim Wheadon, chief executive of Bracknell Forest Council, and also contain information on the Bracknell jobs market.
It reveals that in September last year, 84 per cent of people in the borough aged between 16 and 64 were either in work or unemployed.
The remaining 16 per cent include people who are retired or living in care.
Figures up until April this year revealed a slight rise in the number of people claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance (JSA). The
figure increased by two from 1,660 in March to 1,662 in April.
Nationally, the number of people claiming JSA rose by 12,400 between March and April to hit 1.47 million, which is the highest figure since October 1996.
In his report, Mr Wheadon said: “Total employment in the south-east is at its highest since early 2009, but is still lowers than its peak in the summer of 2009.
“The NEET figures show a slight shift upwards this quarter.”
New figures released for March show 155 young people in Bracknell were classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
It means that 6.4 per cent of people aged between 16 and 18 are classified as NEET in Bracknell, compared to 5.7 per cent in March 2010.
The figure is still lower than the 7.4 per cent recorded in March 2009.
Bracknell’s figure compares to 299 in Reading, 167 in Slough and 155 in Wokingham.
However, the figures also reveal that of the Bracknell 155, 19 are classified as “not available” due to reasons such as being pregnant, a full-time parent or ill.
The figures are in a report prepared by Tim Wheadon, chief executive of Bracknell Forest Council, and also contain information on the Bracknell jobs market.
The remaining 16 per cent include people who are retired or living in care.
Figures up until April this year revealed a slight rise in the number of people claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance (JSA). The
figure increased by two from 1,660 in March to 1,662 in April.
Nationally, the number of people claiming JSA rose by 12,400 between March and April to hit 1.47 million, which is the highest figure since October 1996.
In his report, Mr Wheadon said: “Total employment in the south-east is at its highest since early 2009, but is still lowers than its peak in the summer of 2009.
“The NEET figures show a slight shift upwards this quarter.”
