Young people want better job prospects and housing
In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.
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"I think that a lot of people kind of tend to go to uni and then they think, well there's not that much opportunity for me if I come back."
— Amber Thomson , Activist
"Should a student move back [to Guernsey] it would mean drastic changes to their career prospects."
— Bill Nicholson , Activist
"We need a little more understanding, it's quite a difficult time to be young at the moment."
— Maisie Foote , Activist
"We want the bailiwick to be a vibrant and happy place where young people can thrive."
— Dr Nicola Brink , Academic
Key People
A 21-year-old environmental science graduate considering leaving Guernsey for better opportunities.
A 21-year-old contemplating his future outside Guernsey.
Dr Nicola Brink is the Director of Public Health in Guernsey.
Member of the wellbeing team at the Youth Commission in Guernsey.
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In a recent survey only 27% of respondents say they want to stay in Guernsey.
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