HRchat Podcast · 2025-10-24 · 29 min
In April - June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16 - 24 in the UK were classified as NEET, not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population , a worrying rise from the previous quarter and year. In this episode, host Bill Banham sits down with Sam Squire , CEO of Inspire 2 Ignite CIC , to unpack what’s driving this crisis - and how a new generation of community leaders, educators, and employers are turning disconnection into opportunity. Sam shares his journey from aspiring pro footballer to NEET to social impact CEO, and how that lived experience informs a practical blueprint built on psychological safety, real-world exposure, and data-driven youth engagement . Tune in and discover: From disengagement to ignition How Inspire 2 Ignite’s programmes transform potential into purpose through experiential learning, short-form work trials, and coaching. Why qualification filters and rigid job criteria shut out emerging talent - and how HR teams can rethink hiring to unlock hidden value. Action for HR leaders and educators Removing barriers to early-career access.
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