MORE young people than ever are continuing their education after they leave school in a part of the North-East, according to a report.
Youth support service Connexions has published its Destinations 2002 report, which shows what young people in the Tees Valley went on to do after they left school last year.
Two out of three, or 66.1 per cent, chose to stay in full time education compared with 65 per cent in 2001.
A further 7.2 per cent went on to work, 11.1 per cent opted for work-based training and 9.1 per cent were unemployed.
"The general trend shows that more young people in the Tees Valley are deciding that education is the key to a brighter future," said Martin Barrett, of Connexions.
"Connexions Tees Valley is certainly playing its part, raising awareness and aspirations among young people to help them make informed choices.
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