BY JACK WELCH

FOR a number of communities across in the UK the damage of youth unemployment almost seems irreversible and an accepted problem which falls out of the news agenda.

It is easy to forget that less than five years ago saw more than one million of the under 25s without any occupation.

Even for one-time students those worries still equally persist.

The campaigns which have since then led on action to bring a close to that trend have since shown great results, with efforts by employers, charities and politicians alike to address the issues head on.

This week, I attended the launch of the Youth Employment UK 2015 annual report.

As a youth ambassador on behalf of the nationwide social enterprise, whose purpose was set to ensure young voices are heard at all levels in the jobs market and beyond, it serves as a reminder for the wider public that the challenges still need combatting.

Whether that be lobbying MPs to speak on our behalf or for employers to recognise the value of young people, it would be wrong now to believe the problems faced are entirely over.

Besides achieving more than 750 organisations becoming ‘youth friendly’, that number can only increase if young people are to find opportunities for them anywhere they choose.

Youth Employment UK is keener still to have a country filled with young ambassadors and regional hubs which can dedicate time to changing the national picture from their local area and Dorset itself is no exception.

For more information visit yeuk.org.uk/