Protect Youth Jobs from Automation – Invest in Training and Opportunity

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Automation is replacing entry-level jobs, leaving young people without vital work opportunities. We call on the Government to guarantee youth employment, support businesses that hire people, and fund community-led upskilling programmes.

Automation is replacing entry-level jobs once filled by young people. Self-checkouts and warehouse robots are removing vital early work opportunities, leaving many youth unemployed and without skills. We urge the Government to guarantee youth employment, support businesses that hire people, and fund community-led training to secure the next generation’s future.

Supported by community groups helping unemployed youth. The UK must not automate away a generation’s opportunity to work.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you would like the Government to do that is different or additional to its current youth training and employment schemes. We're also not sure what you would like the Government to do to "guarantee youth employment".

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

30 Oct 2025	Petition opened for signatures
1 Dec 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Dec 2025

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