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One million young people in the UK are stuck—neither in education, employment, nor training—and many aren’t even trying to find work. Neala Sheils, a 20-year-old who spent two years job-hunting, hit rock bottom with inconsistent Jobcentre support until she found a mental health charity’s tailored program that understood her autism and built her confidence. She landed a hotel job last month. Meanwhile, Scotland’s unique Neet tracking makes it hard to measure the crisis for 20- to 24-year-olds, a group especially vulnerable as they enter the workforce. Experts agree: more targeted, compassionate support is urgently needed to help these young people thrive.

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