Quigley Flags 3 Key Job Barriers for Young Islanders After 1st Skills Bootcamp

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo News UK · Aug 16

A week-long Isle of Wight West bootcamp led Richard Quigley to conclude that young Islanders still face major hurdles getting into work despite strong enthusiasm.
Three recurring problems stood out: complex application forms, entry-level roles demanding prior experience, and little or no feedback from employers.
One participant said a recent careers fair offered few real openings, with some firms attending to promote themselves rather than recruit, underscoring confusion over where to find jobs on the Island.
Quigley said feedback from the first-ever bootcamp will be taken to October's Growth and Skills Summit as local employers and the Island's Skills Group look to expand work experience and apprenticeships.
He said the programme will return next year, framing it as part of a broader push to better signpost pathways into training and employment and keep local talent on the Island.