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The aim of this survey was to examine factors affecting the employment prospects of young people in four rural areas with particular reference to employers in these areas.

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Variables describe:Characteristics of firms: ownership, size, location, markets.Employment structure: young people, growth and decline, gender, part- time, full-time, etc.Recruitment factors: transport, costs, pay rates.Training: who gets trained, on and off job, use of colleges.

Twenty employers in each area nominated by local careers offices, job centres, county councils, etc

Face-to-face interview