Do we have to move out to move on?
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2025 3:27 am
Climbing the Social Mobility step ladder in Britain
James Cockett, one of our #DataImpactFellows, asks “Is it time to create opportunity in every town and city and start turning the tide?”
We all face important decisions which nigeria rcs data could affect our life path. Upping sticks and moving elsewhere is one of them.
Our Institute for Employment Studies report funded by the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) explores who leaves deprived areas; whether employment outcomes are better for those who leave; what the impact is on those left behind; and why people leave or choose to stay in deprived areas.
Who moves?
The peak age for movers throughout the UK is in their early 20s and usually reflects moves to study or find work. Movers and stayers vary considerably in terms of socio-economic profile. Movers tend to be higher qualified, come from a higher socio-economic class and are more likely to be female.
Outward migration of young people could potentially widen the opportunity divide between areas in Great Britain if it leads to substantial skills and workforce shortages in the areas left behind.
James Cockett, one of our #DataImpactFellows, asks “Is it time to create opportunity in every town and city and start turning the tide?”
We all face important decisions which nigeria rcs data could affect our life path. Upping sticks and moving elsewhere is one of them.
Our Institute for Employment Studies report funded by the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) explores who leaves deprived areas; whether employment outcomes are better for those who leave; what the impact is on those left behind; and why people leave or choose to stay in deprived areas.
Who moves?
The peak age for movers throughout the UK is in their early 20s and usually reflects moves to study or find work. Movers and stayers vary considerably in terms of socio-economic profile. Movers tend to be higher qualified, come from a higher socio-economic class and are more likely to be female.
Outward migration of young people could potentially widen the opportunity divide between areas in Great Britain if it leads to substantial skills and workforce shortages in the areas left behind.