Youth Employment Research for Young People
At inyourroots®, we’re building a space for youth employment research shaped by young people in Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. Here you’ll find the latest topics we’re exploring, like career confusion, digital skills, mental health, and what employers really think. Plus national trends and insights.
What You’ll Find Here
This is your space for youth employment research, covering the issues, barriers, and opportunities that matter most to young people today. All advice, guides, and practical tips live in the Career Hub, so here you’ll find deep dives, real voices, and the latest findings.
Latest Youth Employment Research Topics
Where Do I Even Start? Navigating Career Confusion
Exploring the uncertainty many young people feel after leaving school or college and how it shapes youth unemployment.
Closing the Digital Divide
How lack of access to tech and digital skills is impacting job opportunities for young people.
Real Career Pathways (Without a Degree)
Researching alternative routes into meaningful work—no degree required.
Youth Voice: What We Really Think About Work
Hear directly from young people about their hopes, frustrations, and ideas for change
Mental Health, Money, and Motivation
How financial worries and wellbeing challenges influence youth unemployment.
The Future of Work: AI, Green Jobs & Creative Careers
What’s changing and what skills will matter most for the next generation?
Intersectionality in Youth Employment
Looking at how background, identity, and lived experience affect job opportunities.
“NEET” Youth (Not in Employment, Education or Training)
Understanding the barriers facing NEET young people, and what support actually works.
Employer Perceptions of Young Workers
What do local businesses really think about hiring young people?
Mental Health & Work Identity
How work (or lack of it) impacts how young people see themselves.
Misalignment Between Education and Industry Needs
Are schools and colleges preparing young people for the jobs that exist?
Experience Before Experience: Volunteering, Side Hustles & More
How young people build skills and confidence before their “first job.”
Voice, Participation & Civic Power
Exploring how youth activism and civic engagement connect to employment outcomes.
How We Do Our Youth Employment Research
We’re just getting started most of our research is built from informal interviews, small focus groups, and national data. As our community grows, so will the depth of our research.
All youth employment research is focused on Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk, but we share national trends and real-life stories from across the UK.
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Want to Get Involved?
We’re always looking for new voices, ideas, and stories to shape our research and help more young people overcome youth unemployment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Got a question? We’ve got you. Here are some quick answers to what people ask us most. If you can’t find what you need, just reach out. We’re here to help!
What is youth employment research?
Youth employment research explores why young people struggle to find work, what barriers they face, and what solutions actually help. We look at local and national trends, plus feedback from young people themselves.
What’s the difference between the Research Hub and the Career Hub?
The Research Hub is where you’ll find in-depth articles and the latest findings on youth unemployment. The Career Hub is your go-to for practical advice, career quizzes, and step-by-step guides.
How does inyourroots® use youth unemployment research?
We use our research to shape everything on the platform—from quizzes and resources to the topics we cover—so what you see is based on real needs, not just assumptions.
Can I contribute my own experience or ideas?
Definitely! We welcome your stories, feedback, or guest blogs. Just use our “Your Voice Here” feature or get in touch.
Is the research just for Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk?
Our main focus is on these regions, but we also share national trends and best practices to help young people across the UK.
How do you collect your research?
Right now, we’re starting with informal interviews, early focus groups, and national data. As our community grows, we’ll include more voices and experiences from young people like you.