Event Details

Concern is mounting about the living standards and prospects of youth, but young people categorised as NEET (not in employment, education, or training) are often among the most precarious, given their heightened risks of economic insecurity, health marginalization, and socioeconomic disadvantage.

‘NEET youth’ have routinely been uncritically characterised as a homogenous bloc. The NEET label applies to a highly diverse group of young people, reflected in very different backgrounds, experiences, challenges, needs, and aspirations.

In this seminar, Dr Liam Wrigley will present his ongoing body of work with NEET young people and detail NEET experienced young people's experiences, distinct needs and aspiration for the future.

This event is part of the Educational Research Seminar Series.

Seminar presenter

Dr Liam Wrigley is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology at Leeds Trinity University (UK).