Document Type

Working Paper

Publication Date

2003

Subject Area

Location - Rural, Location - UK, Population - Young people

Abstract

This paper examines the extent to which transport, skills and rural isolation influence the ability of young unemployed people (16-24 years) to access job and training opportunities from the perspective of service providers and employers. The paper seeks to outline the measures that businesses are taking to improve their employees ICT skills and access to employment and training opportunities.