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Graduates on benefits claiming too sick to work

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LOUISA1523 Mon 26-Jan-26 08:39:53

Even a degree leading to a profession does not guarantee work ....no nursing jobs going for graduates these days

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Cabbie21 Mon 26-Jan-26 08:39:51

My granddaughter is doing an engineering degree apprenticeship. Best of all worlds, with a guaranteed job at the end. The country needs more of these.

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David49 Mon 26-Jan-26 08:35:09

This is a sad indictment of our education system not providing what the state needs

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/25/surge-in-graduates-claiming-benefits-too-sick-to-work/

After being encouraged by teachers to take the university route no wonder so many are suffering mental health problems. The country desperately needs technical skills.

Of my 8 grandchildren and their partners old enough, only those that took the technical route have got proper jobs, those with degrees are earning less doing casual unskilled work, so sad for them. None are claiming benefits

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