One In Four Young Australian Adults Are Idle
ONE in four young Australians do not work or study despite Australia's growing wealth, a national report to be released on Wednesday shows.
The report also shows the government is well behind on its goal to double the number of working-age Australians with a higher-level qualification by 2020.
The Council of Australian Governments reform council issued progress reports on education systems across Australia, and workforce participation.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald. Read full article. (link)
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