Mr. Mark McSherry:

I know that school is the main focus but many employers do not want to take on young lads or ladies. I know a man who makes handmade kitchens on his own. He is flat out and works day and night, but will not take on a young lad because he is afraid they will mess up and will do something wrong. There are a good few boys around home like that. They would nearly take on a man of 50 years of age, near retirement, because they know what he is at rather than taking on a young lad.