asked the Minister for Labour the position of 1982 school-leavers from second level schools in May/June of 1983 as detailed in National Manpower Service surveys; and the number in AnCO courses or work experience programmes.
Written Answers. - National Manpower Service Surveys.
297.
The National Manpower Service School Leavers 1982 Survey, published in September 1983 indicated that in May 1983 the position of leavers from second level schools during the 1981-82 academic year was as follows:—
|
Employed |
26,600 |
(42.9%) |
|
Unemployed |
||
|
(After loss of job) |
2,900 |
(4.7%) |
|
Seeking First Job |
14,200 |
(22.9%) |
|
Student |
16,100 |
(26.0%) |
|
Unavailable for Work |
1,400 |
(2.3%) |
|
Emigrated |
800 |
(1.3%) |
|
Total |
62,000 |
(100.0%) |
In addition, it was found that of the 17,100 school leavers who were either unemployed or looking for a job just over 3,500 were involved in the NMS Work Experience Programme and 2,500 were receiving AnCO training in May 1983. In the 12 months to May 1983 these courses provided work experience and training opportunities for almost 13,700 school leavers, which is equal to 31 per cent of all leavers who entered the labour force.