# Employers warn older-worker training costs threaten youth jobs plan

Employers say higher training costs for older workers could undermine a plan aimed at tackling the youth jobs crisis. The warning highlights tension between funding retraining for older staff and expanding opportunities for young people. It matters because policy design could affect hiring and training budgets.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/oct/26/training-costs-apprenticeships-older-workers-youth-jobs-crisis-neet) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:24 GMT