Rosy future for student job prospects in SW

There was good news on the jobs front today with unemployment in our region falling once again. New figures reveal the south west is one of the best places in the country to find work, second only to the South East.

But concern still surrounds the struggles facing young people - especially those without qualifications or training. Richard Payne reports.

Latest unemployment numbers for the South West released by the Office for National Statistics show the second biggest drop in the country. The Employment Minister, Esther McVey says it's good news for young people in the West:-

Latest unemployment numbers for the South West released by the Office for National Statistics show the biggest equal drop in the country. They are down 1% and now have second lowest rate, 4.9%.

Students about to graduate in the South West say they're confident about their chances of getting a job. It comes after the South West had the biggest fall in unemployment in the country last month. New job figures are expected to be announced later today.

It's thought an increase in work based learning will give new graduates a better chance of getting employment.

William Richardson, a graphic design student, is excited for the challenges ahead:-