Saturday jobs for students has halved

The video discusses the decline in part-time jobs among 16 and 17-year-olds, highlighting Alice Pryor's experience working weekends and the benefits of student employment. It addresses the challenges faced by students in finding jobs, the government's efforts to increase employment, and the perspective of small businesses on hiring students. The video concludes with the advantages of working while studying, as seen in Alice's future career plans.

What is one of the benefits Alice Pryor mentions about having a part-time job?

• It helps her avoid school assignments.

• It shows she is employable and motivated.

• It gives her more free time.

• It allows her to travel more.

What has happened to the percentage of students with part-time jobs since 2000?

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has remained the same.

• It has increased significantly.

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend.

Why does the government want to increase the number of students with part-time jobs?

• To reduce unemployment rates.

• To encourage students to drop out of school.

• To increase tax revenue.

• To help students understand job requirements and prepare for future work.

What is one challenge mentioned by students in finding part-time jobs?

• Jobs are too easy to find.

• There are too many job opportunities.

• Balancing work with school assignments is difficult.

• Employers are too lenient with schedules.

What is a reason small businesses might hesitate to hire students for part-time jobs?

• They prefer to hire full-time employees.

• They do not have enough work for part-time employees.

• They do not want to deal with public liability and employee costs.

• They believe students are not reliable.