Learn about the youth training schemes of the 1970s and 1980s in the UK that aimed to address rising youth unemployment. Explore the key aspects of these training schemes, such as the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP), Community Industry Training Program (CITP), and Training Opportunities Scheme (TOS). Discover how these initiatives provided valuable skills, work experience, and increased prospects for future employment. Understand the impact and criticisms of these schemes and reflect on their successes and challenges to inform future approaches to youth training and employment.