News - Tim Campbell - Teenagers 'optimistic about jobs'

Most young people are confident of finding a job despite the economic downturn, a survey suggests.

The government-commissioned poll of 765 15 to 19-year-olds found nearly 90% felt they would find work and more than half rejected the idea of signing on. The findings contrast with a separate survey looking at adults' views of young people joining the workforce.

Tim Campbell, a winner of the BBC's The Apprentice who went on to set up the Bright Ideas Trust for young entrepreneurs, said young people were key to a healthy and competitive future for British business.

"Young people can bring the fresh thinking and enthusiasm to a business that can really help it thrive and, in my view, that's a great return on a little investment," he said.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7737720.stm

 

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