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Andrew Carlo, student aged 18 years old, from Colchester in Essex, pictured 3rd June 1983
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Andrew Carlo, student aged 18 years old, from Colchester in Essex, pictured 3rd June 1983
Andrew Carlo, student aged 18 years old, from Colchester in Essex, pictured 3rd June 1983.
Educated but unable to find a job due to lack of opportunities. In the past six months he has worked for only one day - picking fruit.
Daily Mirror Feature Waste of a Nation
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21627885
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Rubbish Scrap Students Unemployed Unemployment Heap
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Andrew Carlo, a determined 18-year-old student hailing from Colchester in Essex, is captured in this poignant print taken on the 3rd of June, 1983. Despite his education and aspirations for a bright future, Andrew finds himself trapped in an unforgiving cycle of unemployment due to the scarcity of opportunities available to him. In the past six months alone, Andrew has only managed to secure one day's work - a disheartening reality that highlights the dire state of joblessness among young people during this period. The image serves as a stark reminder of the waste inflicted upon an entire generation by societal circumstances beyond their control. With its thought-provoking title "Waste of a Nation" this Daily Mirror feature sheds light on the struggles faced by students like Andrew who are left languishing on society's scrapheap. It symbolizes not just their individual predicament but also represents a larger issue plaguing countless others across the nation. Photographer Ron Burton skillfully captures both Andrew's determination and vulnerability through his lens, immortalizing this moment in time forever. This evocative photograph stands as a testament to resilience amidst adversity and serves as an urgent call for change – urging society to address these systemic issues and provide equal opportunities for all.
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