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fromInsideHook
5 days ago

TikTok-Based ATM Scam Takes In Over $15 Million

The Summer Youth Employment Program faced a significant scam, resulting in the loss of $17 million due to vulnerable payment methods.
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Swedish unemployment continues to rise

Unemployment in Sweden is rising, with a current rate of 6.9% and 336,000 registered unemployed.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

East London is getting a massive new M&S this week

Marks and Spencer opens a new 12,000-foot Food Hall in Leytonstone as part of a £90 million investment in London stores.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lesotho activist arrested after video on unemployment rates angers prime minister

Thakeli's video questioning Premier Matekane's job promises resonated with the youth, leading to his arrest for sedition and a police warning against mentioning the PM again.
US politics
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Now hiring: NYC recruits recent high school grads as assistant school safety agents

New York City is recruiting young assistant school safety agents to address a staffing shortage, raising concerns among advocates about their roles.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Young carer who unwittingly breached allowance rules forced to repay 2,000

Young carer wrongly advised about benefits, forced to repay over £2,000 due to DWP errors.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

LinkedIn's founder says Gen Z graduates are 'enormously attractive' to employers for one reason

You are generation AI. You are AI native. So bringing the fact that you have AI in your tool set is one of the things that makes you enormously attractive.
Artificial intelligence
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Bridging The Tech Skills Gap For Young New Yorkers

BWI's KindWork Fellowship opens pathways to tech careers for young New Yorkers without requiring a traditional college degree.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

More people are joining the military. A shaky US job market could be boosting the numbers.

Military recruiting numbers are rising, driven by economic factors and targeted pre-recruitment programs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing multiple Metro by T-Mobile stores for allegedly exploiting young workers, violating labor laws regarding wages, overtime, and permitted working hours.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

HGV driver shortage could become "critical" without urgent action, industry expert warns

The UK faces a potential HGV driver crisis due to an ageing workforce and lack of recruitment of younger drivers.
Tech industry
fromGarlandjournal
2 months ago

New Global Digital Workplace Opportunities In CT

The digital workplace market offers expansive job opportunities for young tech-savvy individuals without requiring traditional degrees.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

New York ends paper routes for younger kids, but the job has mostly faded away for teens

New York law now prohibits children under 14 from having paper routes, reflecting changing job market dynamics and child labor regulations.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Healthcare innovation could be at risk

Healthcare technology is transforming lives, but workforce shortages threaten future innovation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 in Great Britain

Britain plans to lower the train driver recruitment age to 18 to address driver shortages and encourage diversity.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle, research shows

Side hustles are perceived by many as key to achieving desired life goals, but their impact on youth employment needs further examination.
fromThe Local France
3 years ago

How to get a summer job in France

Many seasonal jobs in France are available during summer, especially in tourism and agriculture.
Young workers must comply with regulations, including parental authorization and limitations on work type.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Fights shut down city-run youth job fair in Roxbury, critics slam Wu's planning

A city-run job fair for Boston youth was abruptly canceled after a fight broke out, raising safety concerns among city officials and Mayor Michelle Wu's opponents.
Boston food
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Whitehall has left generation of teenagers with no hope, says Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham criticizes the failure to address the rising number of NEETs, urging a shift in education policy to support diverse career paths.
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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'I'll make 12.24 an hour - I live payday to payday'

Economic growth predictions have been revised down, affecting people's financial outlook.
Workers like Dylan Caulkin rely on family support and increased pay for financial stability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

These farmers want cost of living, cutting taxes and tariffs to be the focus this election. Here's why | CBC News

The cost of living has dramatically increased, making it challenging for young adults to achieve financial stability.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Young staff bear the brunt of wage and tax hikes, latest data reveals

Britain's youngest workers are facing a tougher jobs landscape as businesses react to higher employment taxes and a looming rise in the minimum wage by cutting back on hiring.
UK news
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

As Colorado closes its coal plants, some schools neglect to prepare - High Country News

The end of coal jobs in Colorado represents a significant economic transition for local workers like Noah Pike.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

UK's gender pay gap reverses as young women out-earn men amid 'crisis of masculinity'

Young women aged 16-24 are now earning more than their male counterparts, highlighting a reversal in earnings and opportunities.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago

Summer Youth Employment Program deadline is March 14

The application deadline for the NYC Summer Youth Employment Program is extended to March 14, 2025 for teens and young adults.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Number of young people not in work or education hits record level in a decade

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in discussing critical societal issues, supported by donations.
Statistics reveal a troubling rise in NEET young people, indicating a contribute to educational and employment crises.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

One in ten part-time retail jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising costs may endanger 160,000 part-time retail jobs in the UK, particularly affecting young workers.
Upcoming changes to employer NICs could significantly increase hiring costs for part-time positions.
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