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In April–June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16–24 in the UK were classified as NEET, not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population, a worrying rise from the previous quart
er and year.In this episode, host Bill Banham sits down with Sam Squire, CEO of Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, to unpack what’s driving this crisis—and how a new generation of community leaders, educators, and employers are turning disconnecti
on into opportunity.Sam shares his journey from aspiring pro footballer to NEET to social impact CEO, and how that lived experience informs a practical blueprint built on psychological safety, real-world