Policy options are needed to support young workers during economic recovery from the global jobs crisis. Youth unemployment increased significantly during the crisis and remains high. Options could include temporary reductions in hiring costs, employment services, skills training, entrepreneurship promotion, and public works. Effective programs combine demand-side measures to stimulate jobs with supply-side interventions, offer work experience, target disadvantaged groups, and involve social partners and the private sector. Integrated, early interventions are most impactful and cost-effective at improving youth employment outcomes during recovery.
The document analyzes reforms to Morocco's vocational education system in the 1980s and 1990s that aimed to increase youth employment. It finds that policies privatizing vocational training and encouraging small business formation were largely ineffective. However, participation in a traineeship program after graduation had strong positive impacts on subsequent employment outcomes. Selection bias is addressed through estimating average treatment effects. Overall, the reforms did not substantially improve employment prospects for vocational graduates despite aims to make the system more responsive to labor market needs.
Keeping the Workforce – An acute workforce shortage stares us in the faceInfosys
By 2025, the United States will face a shortage of around 29 million workers as 77 million baby boomers retire from the workforce, but only 48 million Generation X members enter it. This will create a significant workforce gap and loss of expertise. Different generations also have varying workplace expectations that companies must cater to in order to retain talent. Meeting the needs of both retiring boomers and younger millennials will be challenging but provide opportunities to reduce attrition across generations through flexible work arrangements and mentorship programs. Managing workforce demographics and changing trends, such as increasing numbers of female employees and demand for learning and technology, will be key to ensuring access to talent.
ASSESSING PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO JOB CREATION AND POVERTY REDUCTION ...Dr Lendy Spires
Worldwide, women's participation in the formal labor market remains low despite gains in women's education. Barriers exist at regulatory, cultural, and financial access levels that constrain women's economic opportunities. This untapped potential is a loss for companies, societies, and economies. When women can fully participate, companies benefit through increased talent pools and business opportunities. For societies, empowering women through employment helps reduce poverty and boosts future generations' productivity. At the national level, gender equality in employment opportunities is linked to reduced poverty and higher GDP. Two main strategies to address low female participation are supporting industries already employing women and encouraging women's entry into male-dominated sectors.
Working Mothers Report: Keeping mum in the workplaceRegus
The participation of women in the workforce is widely attested to be a key driver of GDP growth. In developing countries, working women can actually make the difference required to lift a region out of poverty. Women also play a vital role in sustained economic growth and are helping bridge the skills gap where this issue is holding back economic development. How, then, can more women be encouraged to return to the workforce after maternity?
The document discusses how changes in technology, demographics, and the economy are disrupting labor markets and the world of work. Key points:
1) Structural forces like aging populations, globalization, and technological change have created economic instability and disrupted traditional labor markets.
2) This has led to the emergence of new ways of working, including more flexible and on-demand work arrangements.
3) The labor market is broken and needs reconfiguration to address issues like skills mismatches and changing worker-employer relationships. A new 21st century world of work is emerging from this disruption.
Managing Employee Moonlighting in the Future of Work and Era of the gig EconomyOlayiwola Oladapo
Across the Globe the phenomenon of moonlighting is on the rise. Though an ancient practice, the emergence of the gig economy has brought moonlighting to the front burner of global development discourse. Moonlighting is known by different labels like Side Hustle, Private Practice, Side-gig, Side-hustle etc.But regardless of what name it is called it speaks to people doing more than one job for different reasons. In other words, they freelance on a secondary job, in addition to their primary job. In the US, the freelance workforce grew from 53 million in 2014 to 55 million in 2016 and represented 35% of the U.S. workforce. The freelance workforce earned an estimated $1 trillion in that year. The freelance or gig economy is a booming one across the globe though many nation states are actively not tracking data around it. There is therefore an urgent need for an understanding of the emerging moonlighting dynamics and deliberately articulated framework for dealing with moonlighting in the future of work. This piece attempts at triggering the conversation around it to guide all key stakeholders in building management proficiency in dealing with it as an inevitable feature of the Future of Work, the Workplace and the Workforce.
This document discusses innovations in technology and vocational education (TVE) in Nigeria over the past decade. It notes that while TVE has contributed to development, it has not received adequate attention in Nigeria. The document outlines five areas of TVE innovation in Nigeria in rural and urban sectors. These innovations have helped impart skills but barriers remain. The document concludes by recommending that the government create a supportive environment for innovative TVE systems and allow risk-taking without penalty to further advance the sector.
The document analyzes reforms to Morocco's vocational education system in the 1980s and 1990s that aimed to increase youth employment. It finds that policies privatizing vocational training and encouraging small business formation were largely ineffective. However, participation in a traineeship program after graduation had strong positive impacts on subsequent employment outcomes. Selection bias is addressed through estimating average treatment effects. Overall, the reforms did not substantially improve employment prospects for vocational graduates despite aims to make the system more responsive to labor market needs.
Keeping the Workforce – An acute workforce shortage stares us in the faceInfosys
By 2025, the United States will face a shortage of around 29 million workers as 77 million baby boomers retire from the workforce, but only 48 million Generation X members enter it. This will create a significant workforce gap and loss of expertise. Different generations also have varying workplace expectations that companies must cater to in order to retain talent. Meeting the needs of both retiring boomers and younger millennials will be challenging but provide opportunities to reduce attrition across generations through flexible work arrangements and mentorship programs. Managing workforce demographics and changing trends, such as increasing numbers of female employees and demand for learning and technology, will be key to ensuring access to talent.
ASSESSING PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO JOB CREATION AND POVERTY REDUCTION ...Dr Lendy Spires
Worldwide, women's participation in the formal labor market remains low despite gains in women's education. Barriers exist at regulatory, cultural, and financial access levels that constrain women's economic opportunities. This untapped potential is a loss for companies, societies, and economies. When women can fully participate, companies benefit through increased talent pools and business opportunities. For societies, empowering women through employment helps reduce poverty and boosts future generations' productivity. At the national level, gender equality in employment opportunities is linked to reduced poverty and higher GDP. Two main strategies to address low female participation are supporting industries already employing women and encouraging women's entry into male-dominated sectors.
Working Mothers Report: Keeping mum in the workplaceRegus
The participation of women in the workforce is widely attested to be a key driver of GDP growth. In developing countries, working women can actually make the difference required to lift a region out of poverty. Women also play a vital role in sustained economic growth and are helping bridge the skills gap where this issue is holding back economic development. How, then, can more women be encouraged to return to the workforce after maternity?
The document discusses how changes in technology, demographics, and the economy are disrupting labor markets and the world of work. Key points:
1) Structural forces like aging populations, globalization, and technological change have created economic instability and disrupted traditional labor markets.
2) This has led to the emergence of new ways of working, including more flexible and on-demand work arrangements.
3) The labor market is broken and needs reconfiguration to address issues like skills mismatches and changing worker-employer relationships. A new 21st century world of work is emerging from this disruption.
Managing Employee Moonlighting in the Future of Work and Era of the gig EconomyOlayiwola Oladapo
Across the Globe the phenomenon of moonlighting is on the rise. Though an ancient practice, the emergence of the gig economy has brought moonlighting to the front burner of global development discourse. Moonlighting is known by different labels like Side Hustle, Private Practice, Side-gig, Side-hustle etc.But regardless of what name it is called it speaks to people doing more than one job for different reasons. In other words, they freelance on a secondary job, in addition to their primary job. In the US, the freelance workforce grew from 53 million in 2014 to 55 million in 2016 and represented 35% of the U.S. workforce. The freelance workforce earned an estimated $1 trillion in that year. The freelance or gig economy is a booming one across the globe though many nation states are actively not tracking data around it. There is therefore an urgent need for an understanding of the emerging moonlighting dynamics and deliberately articulated framework for dealing with moonlighting in the future of work. This piece attempts at triggering the conversation around it to guide all key stakeholders in building management proficiency in dealing with it as an inevitable feature of the Future of Work, the Workplace and the Workforce.
This document discusses innovations in technology and vocational education (TVE) in Nigeria over the past decade. It notes that while TVE has contributed to development, it has not received adequate attention in Nigeria. The document outlines five areas of TVE innovation in Nigeria in rural and urban sectors. These innovations have helped impart skills but barriers remain. The document concludes by recommending that the government create a supportive environment for innovative TVE systems and allow risk-taking without penalty to further advance the sector.
This paper is targeted to aid providers, government, academics, researchers and the general population. The aim of this paper is to provide an analyses of the unemployment problem in South Africa and provide some solutions (some financial) to mitigate the unemployment problem. In addition this paper will look at the obstacles that hinder the execution of solutions and how these obstacles can be overcome.
Challenges for Open and Distance Learning in the Post-2010 Decade: Scenarios ...eLearning Papers
Authors: Cornelis Adrianus (Kees-Jan) van Dorp, Alfonso Herrero de Egaña Espinosa de los Monteros
European universities are ready to materialise their strategies for post-2010. How well equipped are today’s universities for tomorrow’s demands? In the face of enormous socio-economic and demographic challenges, Europe requires a more advanced educational performance, providing a better contribution to innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.
This document is a dissertation submitted by Tim Mogford in 2014 at Cardiff Metropolitan University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. The dissertation investigates whether the UK government is adequately addressing the issue of youth unemployment. It includes an introduction outlining the research question and background on youth unemployment in the UK. The literature review defines key terms and examines previous research on the causes and costs of youth unemployment and policies implemented by the UK government. The methodology section outlines the primary and secondary data collection and analysis that will be used. Results and discussion will analyze the data and evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in addressing the causes of youth unemployment.
Bridging the Gap: Employers Guide to Managing Gen Y & ZMark McCrindle
The future of industry is shaped not just by the economic and technological changes, but also by population and generational changes. The key to ongoing success therefore depends not just on technical excellence but managerial excellence.
Beginning a career in today is a very different experience to those who grew up in the 1960’s, or the 1980’s. In many ways we resemble our times more than we resemble our parents. Therefore understanding these ever-changing times in relation to the very different employee of today is essential for every business owner.
Today’s young workers: Generation Y, have different characteristics, attitudes, and workplace expectations to older generations. Based on the latest Australian research, this guide provides you with the key information and skills you need to better retain, manage and train this 21st Century worker.
We have also produced an accompanying Employees Guide. You’ll find it and more resources at www.mccrindle.com.au
Changes and concussion in the global labor force (A brief look on the Israeli...IJMREMJournal
Many economies in the world are undergoing changes as a result of the shocks caused by globalization in the
local labor force. These changes must answer orderly government, and as the national mechanism will "wake
up" Earlier, this country less affected in the rapid globalization which taking place all over the world. This
article presents the advantages and disadvantages of this, and gives a brief picture about the state of Israel
The following fact sheet distills some of the more problematic indicators of young adults are faring today, including employment & earnings, post-secondary education, as well as the accumulation of debt & assets.
IRJET- TVET- Industry Linkage and Collaboration in Ethiopia: A Necessity ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the importance of collaboration between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and industries in Ethiopia. It argues that TVET institutions need close linkages with industries to improve practical training opportunities for students through activities like work placements, staff exchanges, and industry donations of equipment. The outputs of TVET institutions are the inputs for industries. However, there is currently a gap between the skills taught in TVET programs and those demanded by employers. Strengthening collaboration through initiatives like traineeships, industry Ph.D. programs, and research partnerships can help address this skills mismatch and improve students' employability. The document recommends that the government develop policies to better facilitate TVET-industry collaboration in Ethiop
This expert meeting of the ESSSA initiative will provide a unique opportunity to share international experience in addressing the issue of skills mismatch as a way to contribute to more inclusive growth and good quality job creation across Southeast Asian countries.
Informal employment refers to jobs or activities in the production and commercialisation of legal goods and services that are not registered or protected by the state. Informal workers are excluded from social security benefits and the protection afforded by formal labour contracts. The majority of them cannot opt for scarce better jobs in the formal sector. Others voluntarily opt out of the formal system. For them, the savings from being completely or partly informal – no social security contributions, no tax payments, no binding labour regulations, and more freedom for business activities – outweigh the benefits accrued through registration and compliance. The prevalence of informal employment in the developing world is striking. Even before the current crisis, over half of non-agricultural jobs there could be considered informal.
This document discusses labor issues in the aviation industry. It notes that labor costs are the largest expense for airlines, exceeding costs for aircraft. The aviation industry is highly unionized, and unions have achieved high wages and good working conditions for employees. However, labor relations are challenging as there are many different unions representing various worker skills and expertise, sometimes resulting in inter-union conflicts. Contemporary labor issues discussed include low pay, poor working conditions, lack of job security, inhumane treatment, and underemployment. The document concludes that labor issues in the aviation industry will continue to evolve as the industry changes with new technology.
The unformal sector in sub saharan africa - out of the shadows to forster sus...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses the growth of the informal sector in sub-Saharan Africa and its implications. It argues that the informal sector should be seen as a vibrant part of the economy rather than just a marginalized sector. The informal sector now provides the majority of employment across sub-Saharan Africa and makes up a large portion of GDP. The growth of the informal sector is due to factors like urban bias in development policies, restrictive labor laws, rural-urban migration, and structural adjustment policies. The document recommends establishing policies and regulations that support the growth of the informal sector in order to foster employment, economic growth, and equity.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in JapanMike Korycki
This document discusses innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan. It provides the story of Osamu Tsuji, an entrepreneur who founded Samco and challenged established companies in Japan in the 1970s-1980s. It also outlines some key ingredients for innovative business communities, including infrastructure, research universities, large company R&D, local government support, and venture capital. However, it notes that civic leadership is important to make communities great places to live, which can further drive innovation. Overall, the document examines how both public policy and local leadership can foster entrepreneurship in Japan.
Importance, awareness and efficiency of adult learning in Europe fmik_ppk_elte
Importance, awareness and efficiency of Adult Learning in Europe”. A Key Note Speech.”It is Always a Good Time to Learn”. Final Conference on Implementing the Action Plan on Adult Learning.
Típus: Tudományos-közéleti-társadalmi megjelenés a projektben elért tudományos eredmények elterjesztésének céljával
Alprojekt: 5.4.3 Tanulás/tanítás kutatása és fejlesztése a felnőtt- és felsőoktatásban
Megjelenés: Budapest. March 8-9, 2011.
Résztvevő: Halász Gábor, előad
Technical and vocational education and training in ghana a tool for skill acq...Alexander Decker
The document discusses technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Ghana. It outlines that TVET is important for skill acquisition and industrial development as it equips people with technical skills needed for socioeconomic development. The government recognizes strengthening TVET through reforms such as competency-based training. However, TVET faces challenges like outdated curricula and lack of practical industry exposure. The document calls for strengthening industry collaboration and adopting competency-based training to improve TVET.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2013 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
Tahseen Consulting’s Wes Schwalje Speaks With Forbes Woman Middle East About ...Wesley Schwalje
The document discusses the lack of women working in STEM fields in the GCC and reasons for this disparity. It notes that the majority of female nationals in GCC countries work in the public sector rather than private industries like STEM. Social and cultural norms encourage women to pursue more traditional careers instead of STEM. Early education also influences girls away from STEM by portraying women in non-technical roles. Low numbers of women in STEM can negatively impact economies by reducing the skilled labor pool. GCC countries need to address barriers to increase female enrollment and participation in STEM education and careers.
This paper discusses how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can be used to improve quality of life and sustainable development in developing countries. It argues that access to appropriate technologies promotes improvements in living conditions. The ability of local firms to access technological know-how is important for economic growth. Examples discussed include using computers to enhance production, transportation, energy, commerce, education and health. The paper concludes that developing countries cannot suppress change and must find ways for technology to be applied to address pressing needs.
Vocational training in the informal sector reportDr Lendy Spires
The document discusses the economic and social issues facing South Africa's skills development system. It notes that while South Africa has the largest economy in Africa, it faces high unemployment and skills shortages due to its unequal past. The country has a growing informal sector that employs many lacking formal skills training. South Africa has implemented policies like the National Skills Development Strategy to address these challenges and foster links between education, employment, and economic growth, with the goal of reducing inequality and poverty.
To support the health sector in identifying and implementing a few strategic, do-able, evidence-based interventions to create demand for sexual and reproductive health services by adolescents who need them and to stimulate community acceptance and support for their provision, a global review of the evidence was compiled. Using a standard methodology, evidence from thirty studies was reviewed on interventions for generating demand through the provision of information, education and communication via several different channels.T
Young people account for a large percentage of new HIV infections globally. While the rate of new HIV infections among youth has declined slightly, young people still face significant challenges. Coordinated efforts are needed between governments, organizations, and youth groups to improve access to sexual education and healthcare, strengthen HIV prevention programs, and increase meaningful youth participation.
This document does not contain any substantive information to summarize. It only contains repeated letters with no context or meaning. A meaningful summary cannot be generated from this input.
1. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution emphasizing the importance of youth participation in social and economic development and the global economy.
2. The resolution calls on member states to integrate youth, including those living in poverty, into the global economy by providing opportunities for employment, education, and skills training.
3. It recommends developing goals and targets to monitor youth participation in the global economy and implement the World Programme of Action for Youth.
This paper is targeted to aid providers, government, academics, researchers and the general population. The aim of this paper is to provide an analyses of the unemployment problem in South Africa and provide some solutions (some financial) to mitigate the unemployment problem. In addition this paper will look at the obstacles that hinder the execution of solutions and how these obstacles can be overcome.
Challenges for Open and Distance Learning in the Post-2010 Decade: Scenarios ...eLearning Papers
Authors: Cornelis Adrianus (Kees-Jan) van Dorp, Alfonso Herrero de Egaña Espinosa de los Monteros
European universities are ready to materialise their strategies for post-2010. How well equipped are today’s universities for tomorrow’s demands? In the face of enormous socio-economic and demographic challenges, Europe requires a more advanced educational performance, providing a better contribution to innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.
This document is a dissertation submitted by Tim Mogford in 2014 at Cardiff Metropolitan University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. The dissertation investigates whether the UK government is adequately addressing the issue of youth unemployment. It includes an introduction outlining the research question and background on youth unemployment in the UK. The literature review defines key terms and examines previous research on the causes and costs of youth unemployment and policies implemented by the UK government. The methodology section outlines the primary and secondary data collection and analysis that will be used. Results and discussion will analyze the data and evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in addressing the causes of youth unemployment.
Bridging the Gap: Employers Guide to Managing Gen Y & ZMark McCrindle
The future of industry is shaped not just by the economic and technological changes, but also by population and generational changes. The key to ongoing success therefore depends not just on technical excellence but managerial excellence.
Beginning a career in today is a very different experience to those who grew up in the 1960’s, or the 1980’s. In many ways we resemble our times more than we resemble our parents. Therefore understanding these ever-changing times in relation to the very different employee of today is essential for every business owner.
Today’s young workers: Generation Y, have different characteristics, attitudes, and workplace expectations to older generations. Based on the latest Australian research, this guide provides you with the key information and skills you need to better retain, manage and train this 21st Century worker.
We have also produced an accompanying Employees Guide. You’ll find it and more resources at www.mccrindle.com.au
Changes and concussion in the global labor force (A brief look on the Israeli...IJMREMJournal
Many economies in the world are undergoing changes as a result of the shocks caused by globalization in the
local labor force. These changes must answer orderly government, and as the national mechanism will "wake
up" Earlier, this country less affected in the rapid globalization which taking place all over the world. This
article presents the advantages and disadvantages of this, and gives a brief picture about the state of Israel
The following fact sheet distills some of the more problematic indicators of young adults are faring today, including employment & earnings, post-secondary education, as well as the accumulation of debt & assets.
IRJET- TVET- Industry Linkage and Collaboration in Ethiopia: A Necessity ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the importance of collaboration between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and industries in Ethiopia. It argues that TVET institutions need close linkages with industries to improve practical training opportunities for students through activities like work placements, staff exchanges, and industry donations of equipment. The outputs of TVET institutions are the inputs for industries. However, there is currently a gap between the skills taught in TVET programs and those demanded by employers. Strengthening collaboration through initiatives like traineeships, industry Ph.D. programs, and research partnerships can help address this skills mismatch and improve students' employability. The document recommends that the government develop policies to better facilitate TVET-industry collaboration in Ethiop
This expert meeting of the ESSSA initiative will provide a unique opportunity to share international experience in addressing the issue of skills mismatch as a way to contribute to more inclusive growth and good quality job creation across Southeast Asian countries.
Informal employment refers to jobs or activities in the production and commercialisation of legal goods and services that are not registered or protected by the state. Informal workers are excluded from social security benefits and the protection afforded by formal labour contracts. The majority of them cannot opt for scarce better jobs in the formal sector. Others voluntarily opt out of the formal system. For them, the savings from being completely or partly informal – no social security contributions, no tax payments, no binding labour regulations, and more freedom for business activities – outweigh the benefits accrued through registration and compliance. The prevalence of informal employment in the developing world is striking. Even before the current crisis, over half of non-agricultural jobs there could be considered informal.
This document discusses labor issues in the aviation industry. It notes that labor costs are the largest expense for airlines, exceeding costs for aircraft. The aviation industry is highly unionized, and unions have achieved high wages and good working conditions for employees. However, labor relations are challenging as there are many different unions representing various worker skills and expertise, sometimes resulting in inter-union conflicts. Contemporary labor issues discussed include low pay, poor working conditions, lack of job security, inhumane treatment, and underemployment. The document concludes that labor issues in the aviation industry will continue to evolve as the industry changes with new technology.
The unformal sector in sub saharan africa - out of the shadows to forster sus...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses the growth of the informal sector in sub-Saharan Africa and its implications. It argues that the informal sector should be seen as a vibrant part of the economy rather than just a marginalized sector. The informal sector now provides the majority of employment across sub-Saharan Africa and makes up a large portion of GDP. The growth of the informal sector is due to factors like urban bias in development policies, restrictive labor laws, rural-urban migration, and structural adjustment policies. The document recommends establishing policies and regulations that support the growth of the informal sector in order to foster employment, economic growth, and equity.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in JapanMike Korycki
This document discusses innovation and entrepreneurship in Japan. It provides the story of Osamu Tsuji, an entrepreneur who founded Samco and challenged established companies in Japan in the 1970s-1980s. It also outlines some key ingredients for innovative business communities, including infrastructure, research universities, large company R&D, local government support, and venture capital. However, it notes that civic leadership is important to make communities great places to live, which can further drive innovation. Overall, the document examines how both public policy and local leadership can foster entrepreneurship in Japan.
Importance, awareness and efficiency of adult learning in Europe fmik_ppk_elte
Importance, awareness and efficiency of Adult Learning in Europe”. A Key Note Speech.”It is Always a Good Time to Learn”. Final Conference on Implementing the Action Plan on Adult Learning.
Típus: Tudományos-közéleti-társadalmi megjelenés a projektben elért tudományos eredmények elterjesztésének céljával
Alprojekt: 5.4.3 Tanulás/tanítás kutatása és fejlesztése a felnőtt- és felsőoktatásban
Megjelenés: Budapest. March 8-9, 2011.
Résztvevő: Halász Gábor, előad
Technical and vocational education and training in ghana a tool for skill acq...Alexander Decker
The document discusses technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Ghana. It outlines that TVET is important for skill acquisition and industrial development as it equips people with technical skills needed for socioeconomic development. The government recognizes strengthening TVET through reforms such as competency-based training. However, TVET faces challenges like outdated curricula and lack of practical industry exposure. The document calls for strengthening industry collaboration and adopting competency-based training to improve TVET.
The Hays Global Skills Index is the only comprehensive overview of the professional global labour market and examines the challenges faced by organisations as they search for the most sought-after skills. Our 2013 edition provides an analysis of the employment markets and economic status of countries, featuring insights from Hays experts across the globe.
Tahseen Consulting’s Wes Schwalje Speaks With Forbes Woman Middle East About ...Wesley Schwalje
The document discusses the lack of women working in STEM fields in the GCC and reasons for this disparity. It notes that the majority of female nationals in GCC countries work in the public sector rather than private industries like STEM. Social and cultural norms encourage women to pursue more traditional careers instead of STEM. Early education also influences girls away from STEM by portraying women in non-technical roles. Low numbers of women in STEM can negatively impact economies by reducing the skilled labor pool. GCC countries need to address barriers to increase female enrollment and participation in STEM education and careers.
This paper discusses how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can be used to improve quality of life and sustainable development in developing countries. It argues that access to appropriate technologies promotes improvements in living conditions. The ability of local firms to access technological know-how is important for economic growth. Examples discussed include using computers to enhance production, transportation, energy, commerce, education and health. The paper concludes that developing countries cannot suppress change and must find ways for technology to be applied to address pressing needs.
Vocational training in the informal sector reportDr Lendy Spires
The document discusses the economic and social issues facing South Africa's skills development system. It notes that while South Africa has the largest economy in Africa, it faces high unemployment and skills shortages due to its unequal past. The country has a growing informal sector that employs many lacking formal skills training. South Africa has implemented policies like the National Skills Development Strategy to address these challenges and foster links between education, employment, and economic growth, with the goal of reducing inequality and poverty.
To support the health sector in identifying and implementing a few strategic, do-able, evidence-based interventions to create demand for sexual and reproductive health services by adolescents who need them and to stimulate community acceptance and support for their provision, a global review of the evidence was compiled. Using a standard methodology, evidence from thirty studies was reviewed on interventions for generating demand through the provision of information, education and communication via several different channels.T
Young people account for a large percentage of new HIV infections globally. While the rate of new HIV infections among youth has declined slightly, young people still face significant challenges. Coordinated efforts are needed between governments, organizations, and youth groups to improve access to sexual education and healthcare, strengthen HIV prevention programs, and increase meaningful youth participation.
This document does not contain any substantive information to summarize. It only contains repeated letters with no context or meaning. A meaningful summary cannot be generated from this input.
1. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution emphasizing the importance of youth participation in social and economic development and the global economy.
2. The resolution calls on member states to integrate youth, including those living in poverty, into the global economy by providing opportunities for employment, education, and skills training.
3. It recommends developing goals and targets to monitor youth participation in the global economy and implement the World Programme of Action for Youth.
The document summarizes key aspects of social development during adolescence, including identity formation, relationships with family and peers, sexuality, dating, and more. It discusses Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and how adolescents develop a sense of self through exploring different roles and forming a sense of identity. Peer relationships and conformity to peers also increase in importance during adolescence as individuals separate from parents and seek independence.
1) The Youth Blast conference in Rio de Janeiro from June 7-12 will allow 3000 young people from around the world to discuss sustainable development in the context of Rio+20.
2) The first two days will focus on Brazilian youth, while the final three days from June 10-12 will be open to international youth and include translation.
3) The conference aims to empower youth to participate in Rio+20 and the UN process, and facilitate experience sharing on sustainable development issues. Participants will learn about Rio+20 and help develop the official youth position document.
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa...StatsCommunications
HLEG thematic workshop on Measurement of Well Being and Development in Africa, 12-14 November 2015, Durban, South Africa, More information at: www.oecd.org/statistics/measuring-economic-social-progress
This document analyzes wage and employment subsidies as a policy tool to increase employment levels in South Africa. It provides background on South Africa's high unemployment rates, particularly among youth. The unemployment is largely structural due to a mismatch between the skills workers have and those required by jobs. The document reviews different types of subsidy programs and their potential economic impacts. It also examines international experiences with subsidies and proposes a youth wage subsidy for South Africa, providing recommendations and conclusions.
Joint initiative on job creation for youth in africaDr Lendy Spires
This document proposes a joint initiative between the African Union, Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank, and International Labour Organization to address high youth unemployment in Africa. The initiative aims to increase coordination, build synergies, and maximize impact of existing youth employment programs. Each organization brings distinct expertise: the AU in political legitimacy; AfDB in development projects and financing; ECA in employment policy; and ILO in promoting decent work. The high rates of youth unemployment in Africa are constrained by factors on both the demand and supply side of the labor market.
This document discusses youth unemployment in Greece by analyzing data from Greece and comparing it to other European countries. It finds that youth unemployment in Greece has reached historically high levels of over 50% during the Great Recession. While active labor market programs aimed at reducing unemployment have had some success, they are unlikely to be effective in Greece's current economic environment where the overall unemployment rate is 28%. The challenges of high youth unemployment in Greece need to be addressed through alternative approaches.
This document summarizes trends in youth employment globally. It discusses the shift towards low-paying service sector jobs or higher-skilled professional jobs, resulting in new forms of labor stratification. It also examines the "intermediary zone" where many youth have precarious or informal employment. High youth unemployment is a persistent problem. Sustained unemployment can lead to marginalization. The UN Youth Employment Network and recommendations to address the youth employment crisis are also mentioned.
This document summarizes key points about youth employment from Chapter 2 of the report. It discusses trends in declining well-paying jobs for youth and the rise of low-paying service work or high-skilled professional jobs. Many youth find themselves in the "intermediary zone" of insecure or informal work. It also addresses the problems of youth unemployment and vulnerability, as well as initiatives to address youth employment challenges.
The document discusses youth unemployment globally. Some key points:
- In 2009, 81 million young people were unemployed worldwide, the highest ever recorded. The youth unemployment rate increased from 11.9% to 13% between 2007-2009.
- Young women face greater challenges finding work than young men. In 2009, the female youth unemployment rate was 13.2% compared to 12.9% for males.
- The economic crisis dramatically impacted young people seeking jobs. Between 2008-2009, the youth unemployment rate saw its largest annual increase on record.
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“Policy options to support young workers during economic recovery” (ILO)
1. Policy options to support young
workers during economic recovery
POLICY BRIEF
POLICY BRIEF
1. Executive summary
The global jobs crisis has hit young people hard. Of The Global Jobs Pact, adopted by the International
the world's estimated 211 million unemployed people Labour Conference in 2009, highlights the labour
in 2009, nearly 40 per cent – or about 81 million – market vulnerabilities of young people and calls for
were between 15 and 24 years of age. In many action to support youth at risk. During the jobs crisis,
countries, this grim unemployment picture is darkened many governments have taken measures to sustain
further by the large number of youth engaged in poor youth employment through a combination of incentives
quality and low paid jobs with intermittent and insecure for new employment, employment services, skills
work arrangements, including in the informal economy. development, income support, public works and
Many youth are poor or underemployed: some 152 community services, and youth entrepreneurship. This
million young people, or 28 per cent of all young brief highlights a number of lessons learned from the
workers in the world, work but live in households that implementation of initiatives during past crises. The
earn less than the equivalent of US$1.25 per day. latter could be taken into consideration by
Youth unemployment and underemployment result in governments, in concert with the social partners, to
missed opportunities in terms of economic growth and design interventions aimed at promoting decent work
development. for young people during economic recovery.
2. Description of the policy challenges
Employment outcomes of young people are the end of 2009 – although they had lost hope and
particularly sensitive to the economic cycle. Youth are were not active in their job search. This figure adds to
generally the first to lose their jobs in times of that of 5.2 million unemployed youth (EUROSTAT,
economic contraction and the last to gain employment 2010).
when the economy rebounds. The experience from
past jobs crises shows that it takes longer for young
people to reap the benefits of economic recovery and Table 1: Key indicators of the youth labour market, 2007
employment growth, even more so for disadvantaged and 2009 (per cent)
youth. Furthermore, young people who experienced
decent work deficits during the crisis will be competing Labour force Employment-to- Unemployment
Region
for jobs with millions of new labour market entrants in participation rate population ratio rate
the coming years. Increasing pressure on the labour
2007 2009 2007 2009 2007 2009
market can create social discontent. The section below
highlights the policy challenges relating to both WORLD 51.1 51.0 45.0 44.4 11.9 13.0
quantity and quality of youth employment. Developed Economies &
50.7 50.3 44.5 41.4 12.2 17.7
European Union
During the crisis, youth unemployment Central & South-Eastern Europe
41.5 41.6 34.2 33.0 17.6 20.8
(non-EU) & CIS
increased at a faster pace than overall unemployment.
Today, youth are between two and three times more East Asia 58.9 59.2 54.3 54.0 7.8 8.9
likely to be unemployed than their adult counterparts. South-East Asia & the Pacific 52.0 51.6 44.3 44.0 14.8 14.7
The number of unemployed youth increased by almost South Asia 46.8 46.6 42.6 41.8 10.3 10.3
8 million since 2007 and reached a global rate of 13.0
Latin America & the Caribbean 53.0 52.3 45.5 43.9 14.1 16.1
per cent in 2009, compared to 11.9 per cent two years
earlier. During the same period, the adult Middle East 36.5 36.4 28.1 27.9 23.0 23.4
unemployment rate increased from 4.2 to 4.9 per cent. North Africa 37.2 38.0 28.5 29.0 23.3 23.7
Youth unemployment rates grew in all regions, Sub-Saharan Africa 57.5 57.5 50.6 50.6 11.9 11.9
particularly in developed economies and Eastern
Europe (see Table 1). The crisis has discouraged Source: ILO, Trends Econometric Models, April 2010; Global Employment Trends for Youth, August 2010.
many young people in their job search. The challenge
of reducing the unemployment rate becomes greater
for policy-makers who want to reduce the numbers of
discouraged young workers – less attached to the
labour market than the unemployed. In the EU, about
3.9 million inactive youth were willing to take a job by
2. Policy challenges are also linked to the increasing In Latin America, the percentage of young workers
number of young workers in intermittent and insecure engaged in the informal economy in urban areas
work arrangements in developed countries and to the increased by 5.4 per cent between mid-2007 and mid-
rising share of young working poor and young people 2009 to reach 51.3 per cent, while an additional
working in the informal economy in developing quarter of young workers were employed informally by
countries. By the end of 2009, the rate of young enterprises operating in the formal economy (ILO
workers in precarious employment in the European 2009). The projected increase in the overall number of
Union was four times higher than that of adult workers working poor (ILO 2010a) is likely to affect more young
(40.8 and 10.3 per cent, respectively). workers, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia
and the Pacific, given their over-representation in low-
income jobs.
3. Policy options to address the challenges
Stimulating demand and putting employment at the work better if targeted at the most disadvantaged young
centre of macroeconomic policies are preconditions for workers or geographical areas where unemployment
creating jobs for all people, including youth. This is and informality are particularly acute. Active labour
because youth employment is bound to overall market policies that mediate between labour supply and
employment. Policy options aimed at achieving high demand can mitigate education and labour market
levels of overall employment and job quality will also failures and promote efficiency and equity in the labour
improve decent work prospects for the young labour market. For instance, employment planning and job-
force. On the demand side, sectoral policies focusing search assistance, usually offered by labour offices, can
on employment-intensive investment combined with be effective in helping youth to find jobs. Training
human resources development and training could programmes can enhance the employability of
expand aggregate demand and enhance youth disadvantaged youth, especially when combining on-
employability. Similarly, policies to improve access to the-job learning components.
finance and markets for small and medium-sized
enterprises could increase demand for new labour in Self-employment and entrepreneurship measures
the formal economy. On the supply side, education and providing business start-ups credit and microfinance
training equipping youth with skills and work experience may be successful if supplemented by vocational and
can be effective in preventing unemployment and entrepreneurship training and non-financial services. In
increasing the quality of jobs. The link with work developing countries, informal apprenticeships can
experience is an essential ingredient to overcome the prepare young people for self-employment.
reluctance to recruit inexperienced youth. Job recovery
strategies should be accompanied by policies to provide During the recent crisis, several countries have
a basic social floor to reduce youth poverty and social introduced one or more of these youth employment
exclusion, redress gender inequalities and promote a measures (see Box 1 below).
healthy and productive youth labour force.
Lessons from past crises point to a number of policy
options to address the specific youth employment
dimensions during recovery. These options should aim
to increase labour market opportunities and reduce the
longer time it takes for youth employment rates to grow.
For example, temporary reductions of a share of non-
wage labour costs can be an incentive for employers to
recruit young workers during recovery. These measures
Box 1: Youth employment measures adopted during the recent crisis
While stimulating demand is fundamental for employment creation, several employment measures were adopted to cushion the negative impact of the crisis specifically
aimed at youth employment. Employment subsidies (e.g. contribution to salary, waivers to social security contributions, tax breaks) for hiring young people or ad hoc
premiums to transform temporary contracts into permanent ones were introduced to sustain labour demand for young workers. Incentives to promote youth
entrepreneurship - training and access to financial and non financial services - were used to create jobs. Some governments increased funding to programmes offering paid
summer employment, while others supported youth employment through large-scale public works and community services programmes to improve infrastructure and the
environment, as well as to provide income support. Additional resources were allocated to Public Employment Services for job-search assistance and other labour market
services. During the downturn, many countries sponsored skills development programmes to enhance the employability of disadvantaged youth, including through skills in
emerging occupations (e.g. green jobs). Employers were encouraged to provide apprenticeships and other work-experience programmes through bonuses and other
incentives. Unemployment and social assistance benefits were granted to protect young people‟s income or to help them stay in school through scholarships and other
conditional cash transfers.
Source: Elaborated by the ILO Youth Employment Programme, annex 1.
3. Although evaluations of these measures are not yet available, findings from past evaluations show mixed results in
terms of the impact and cost-effectiveness of programmes. However, most of them converge on the main advantages
and disadvantages of measures that are part of youth employment programmes (see Box 2 below).
Box 2 Youth employment programmes: Advantages and disadvantages
Several studies of youth employment programmes have shown that some are successful while others fail to improve participants’ chances of gaining a
job. Some of the features of these programmes are summarized below.
Selected examples of
Type of programme Advantages Disadvantages
successful programmes
Labour market training Works better with broader vocational and May produce temporary, rather than PLANFOR (Brazil) Jóvenes
employability skills that are in demand sustainable solutions and if not well Programmes (several countries
and includes work experience as well as targeted, may benefit those who are in Latin America), and
employment services. already “better off”. Training alone may Employability Improvement
not be sufficient to increase youth Programme (Canada).
employment prospects.
Employment services Can help youth make realistic choices May create unrealistic expectations if not New Deal for Young People
(job search, career and match their aspirations with linked to labour market needs and often (UK) and Active Labour Market
guidance and labour employment and training opportunities; cover only urban areas and the formal Programme (Finland).
market information) improve information on job prospects as economy.
well as efficiency, effectiveness and
relevance of initiatives.
Employment intensive Help young people gain labour market Low capacity for labour market integration; American Conservation and
public works and attachment and, at the same time, young workers may become trapped in a Youth Service Corps (USA) and
community services improve physical and social infrastructure carousel of public works programmes; Temporary Employment
and the environment - especially if often gender-biased; displacement of Programme (Bulgaria)
combined with development and sectoral private sector companies.
strategies – and enhance employability, if
combined with training.
Employment subsidies Can create employment if targeted to High deadweight losses and substitution Employment Plan (Belgium).
specific needs (e.g. to compensate for effects (if not targeted); employment may Wage Subsidy Programme
initial lower productivity and training) and last only as long as the subsidy. (Czech Republic) and
to groups of disadvantaged young Intervention Works Programme
people. (Poland)
Can have high employment potential and May create displacement effects and may Self-employment Programme
may meet young people‟s aspirations have high failure rate, which limits its (Bulgaria), Youth
Entrepreneurship (e.g. for flexibility, independence); more capacity to create sustainable Entrepreneurship Training
promotion effective if combined with financial and employment. They are often difficult for (Peru) and Youth Creators of
other services, including mentoring. disadvantaged youth, owing to their lack Micro-enterprises (Peru).
of networks, experience, know-how and
collateral.
Source: Adapted from Rosas G., Rossignotti, G. “Stating the new millennium right: Decent employment for young people”, International Review, Vol. 144 (2005), No. 2, and Betcherman et
al., A review of interventions to support young workers: Findings of the youth employment inventory, World Bank, Washington D.C., 2007.
4. Conclusions and recommendations
Even in good times, young people find it hard to get a measures alone will be unavailing in the absence of an
right foothold in the labour market. Although being an increase in effective demand.
integral element of the broader employment situation,
the youth employment crisis has specific dimensions. There is no one-size fits all and no single solution
The global jobs crisis has exacerbated the difficulties either. Policy responses to the youth employment
of young people to gain access to labour markets and challenge will depend upon the nature and severity of
to decent work. Unless policy options are put in place the crisis in the country context. Governments and the
to sustain both quantity and quality of youth social partners are best placed to identify viable policy
employment, the benefits of economic recovery for options at country level that may improve youth
young workers may be delayed. Of course, supply-side employment outcomes once economic recovery gains
momentum. An important message for policy-makers
that can be shared across countries is that policy
4. options should be part of an integrated policy entrepreneurship) and supply (e.g. training, career
framework to promote economic and employment guidance and job-search assistance) can be more
recovery. The Global Employment Agenda can provide effective than single measures.
the framework to address youth employment in times Link to work experience and involvement of the
of economic recovery. private sector (e.g. through in-company training,
work placement) increase employment
Furthermore, young people have different experiences opportunities, especially if programmes place
and disadvantages and their needs depend on participants with private companies.
individual characteristics (e.g. age, gender, national The involvement of the social partners contributes
origin, socioeconomic background, educational and to the effectiveness of programmes and help
training levels). The crisis has also increased the risk connect youth with the world of work.
of social exclusion of disadvantaged youth. This calls
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5. Annex 1: Country inventory of crisis response interventions directly affecting youth employment
Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Training, job-search assistance, work
placement and entrepreneurship,
ARGENTINA
especially for youth threatened by
social exclusion (Programa Jóvenes
con Más y Mejor Trabajo).
Establishment of a $500 million Teaching and Additional job search support for young Preferential treatment in public Compact with Young Australians:
Learning Capital Fund for Vocational Education jobseekers (aged 19-24 years) from tendering if employing apprentices. “Learn or Earn”, new requirement that
and Training (December 2008 Nation Building July 2009. Bonus up to $2,800 for employers young unemployed be in full-time
Package). Redundant apprentices may complete based upon successful completion of school or training to receive benefits
off-the-job training through registered training apprenticeships or traineeships. (April 2009).
organizations (February 2009, Nation Building and
Jobs Plan). Increased funding for pre-
apprenticeship training through registered training
organizations (October 2009, Economic Security
Strategy). Increased funding for job training
through existing Productivity Placements
Programme, expanding from 57,000 to 113,000
placements.
Rapid investments in social infrastructure, including
AUSTRALIA
schools, health and housing.
One crucial aspect of the social infrastructure
projects involves an A$16.2 billion investment in
school infrastructure and maintenance. The
programme, known as Building the Education
Revolution, was announced as part of the Nation
Building – Economic Stimulus Plan. It includes
resources to build or upgrade libraries and halls in
every eligible primary school in the country; to
expand significantly the number of secondary
schools with science laboratories and language
learning centres; and to ensure every eligible
Australian school has resources to undertake
minor refurbishments and maintenance. Further
substantial investments in universities and tertiary
education.
6. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Youth employment package: training for Establishment of agency (foundation)
apprentices leaving school (aged up to 18 years) to support redundant young workers.
and for other young people. The Public Former employers contribute to
Employment Service offers special training programmes with 1,000 Euros per
AUSTRIA
measures to enhance young people‟s employability person.
and individualized training support (Future for
Youth Programme).
Retraining, income support and work
experience (internship/traineeship) to
BAHRAIN
enhance the employability of educated
unemployed (university graduates).
National job service scheme –
competitive placement process for jobs
BANGLADESH
in public administration for educated
unemployed (upper high school
education or equivalent) in two
underdeveloped districts.
Increase in the number of vocational training and Expansion of youth entrepreneurship
apprenticeship places. Reorientation of the measures.
BELGIUM
Walloon general training provisions toward energy
efficient sectors (skills for green jobs).
Credit to small farmers, young
BELIZE
entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Additional funding to conditional cash
transfer programme “Bolsa Família”
BRAZIL
with components to support young
people's schooling and vocational
training.
Apprenticeship programmes. Work placement in public Free transport and special tuition for
BULGARIA
administration through funding from children and youth with special needs,
the Operational Programme for Human together with investments in IT
Resources Development. training.
7. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
$3.5 million allocated to support graduate $20 million of new public-service $7 million for the Canada Skills and
internships (industrial R&D). Additional funds to subsidized jobs programme targeted at Transition Strategy, additional aid to
help youth find summer jobs through training ($55 Aboriginal people and youth. $20 the most affected Canadians by the
CANADA
million over two years) and introduction of bonus million to for non-profit sector for economic crisis (employment
payment for completion of apprenticeships. summer jobs for students and $15 insurance, capacities and training
million for internships in the non-profit development).
sector.
Financial support to training institutions to expand Introduction to a wage subsidy to A series of guarantees (CORFO) to
youth participation in training programmes. encourage normal employment for ensure the continuity of higher
workers with low wages aged between education during the crisis.
18 and 24 years. Additional budget
CHILE
reallocation for employment-intensive
plans or investment (to be executed in
case of unemployment increase or a
larger decrease of GDP than
expected)
Launch of graduate trainee programmes, including Financial incentives for private Public employment and income
income support for graduates. Enhancement of companies to recruit more graduates. support. Subsidies and social
technical training for graduates from vocational Subsidized internship programmes for insurance to those who are willing to
schools with a “double certificate” programme. university graduates (Hong Kong, work in villages and local communities,
Schools help students get vocational qualification China). Government small guaranteed and help to those who work in remote
CHINA
certificates when they leave school, in addition to loans were increased to RMB50,000 areas or join the army to settle their
their graduate certificates. Training on Internet for those starting a business after student loans. Students taking up
usage for young students (Hong Kong, China). graduation. Hiring companies eligible remote jobs have university fees
for tax breaks and loans. refunded. Cities to waive residency
In 2009, implemented a national vocational training requirements.
programme for migrant workers returning home,
with priority being given to youth.
Increase of beneficiaries of the AVANCEMOS Increase in the number of scholarships Entrepreneurship training and start-up
COSTA RICA
programme raising the number of scholarships to for secondary school (colegio) capital for young people wishing to
youth. graduation (+18.000). develop production projects
(PROJOVEN).
Use of public debt obligations for organizing training
COLOMBIA
courses (vocational and technological) for
unemployed and living in extreme poverty youth
(aged 16-26 years) (budget US$130 million).
8. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Career advice prior to leaving school.
Professional counselling, further
CROATIA
education for unemployed youth.
Subsidizing of first employment,
supported by the Croatian Chamber of
Crafts.
Project “Anticipating Labour Market and Skills Reduction of contributions to social
Needs” launched aiming at building a system of security and unemployment insurance
REPUBLIC
CZECH
anticipating skills and needs at national, regional paid by employers for low-paid
and sectoral levels. workers. Increase of monthly child-
care benefits for families supporting
young people aged up to 26 years.
Accelerated training programmes for newcomers to New Modern Apprenticeship Scheme:
the labour market: 440,013 Euros. A scheme for ensure mobility between education,
the promotion of training for unemployed, 2007-13: apprenticeship and employment,
CYPRUS
target 2,200 persons. Training for unemployed minimizing the risk of social exclusion.
tertiary education graduates to strengthen the
management capacity of enterprises and to create
employment opportunities.
Targeting of training and education towards Denmark has introduced a policy Introduced a hiring subsidy in the Training and job search.
sectors with skill shortages and towards low-skilled under which 18-19 year olds, within a private sector for employers taking on Entitlement/obligation to participate in
jobseekers. Training for unemployed individuals week of applying for welfare benefits, young people under the age of 30 who active labour market policies (ALMP)
within enterprises. Increase the number of have an interview; within two weeks, a have been on welfare for over 12 after three months (previously six
apprenticeships by providing economic incentives job-search training course; and within months. months).
to companies establishing training placements. three weeks, an educational or work
placement.
In 2009, Denmark required all 15 to 17year olds to
prepare an education plan in collaboration with
DENMARK
their parents, school and guidance centres,
including issues related to further education,
training, employment, internship, stays abroad and
volunteer work. If students do not follow their
education plan, parents risk losing child benefits.
Young people without qualifications take a reading
and writing test when they register for
unemployment insurance, and the public
employment service provides literacy and
numeracy courses for students who do not pass
the test.
9. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Training and financial support for
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
entrepreneurs. A training programme
for rural youth will also be rolled out,
endowing young people with land from
the agrarian reform to attract them into
the sector.
Financial support to training institutions to expand
EGYPT
young people's participation in training courses.
Creation of 100,000 new jobs in 18 Enhance the Red Solidaria
ESTONIA EL SALVADOR
months, improving and increasing Programme, doubling the amount of
public services, basic infrastructure aid available to families with children
and social housing. attending primary education.
The PES organizes job search clubs
for young unemployed individuals.
Increase in the number of available training places Increase entrepreneurship. Employment of experts with higher
for youth. More flexibility to undertake private education qualifications.
FINLAND
training is warranted. Extension of apprenticeship
training to young graduates. Increasing initial
vocation training.
In April 2009, France launched an emergency plan Social Investment Fund (Fiso), Expansion of the number of subsidized Extension of eligibility for partial Specific recovery plan to support youth
for youth employment targeting young people far launched by the government and the jobs. Bonuses for employers hiring unemployment schemes to temporary employment: 1.3 billion Euros to assist
removed from the labour market. The programme social partners in February 2009. apprentices. agency workers, part-time workers and 500,000 young people in 2010
includes 50,000 training programmes for unskilled This innovative measure is intended to fixed-sum workers. (apprenticeships, bonuses to
youth, 50,000 job placements in the private sector coordinate and enhance efforts to employers recruiting apprentices,
FRANCE
and 30,000 job placements in the public sector for promote employment and vocational subsidized jobs in local government
disadvantaged youth. training initiatives involving the state and NGOs).
and the social partners. It is primarily a
cyclical response measure and will in
particular coordinate action to promote
the integration of young people in the
world of work.
10. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Extension of training programmes. Targeted Extension of eligibility for short-term The PES provides services for training
programmes for young people without allowance to temporary agency promotion and improving vocation
GERMANY
qualifications. Industry commitment to increase the workers. orientation and training.
number of training places.
Government subsidies for apprenticeships grew
during the crisis.
Special training programmes with NGOs for young Programme of subsidized employment
people with special needs and women outside the for young people. Temporary
GREECE
labour market. expansion of job creation programmes
for employment and self-employment
(some targeted at youth).
Launch of Skills for Inclusive Growth Programme Launch of a small business
GRENADA
(focus on young people). entrepreneur‟s programme (finance,
training, services); establishment of a
rural credit scheme.
Distribution of educational voucher for graduating
HONDURAS
youth.
A training programme (previously funded by the Employment of young people is Incentives to support the return of Training and job placement, Social
European Social Fund) is continued within the supported by the START programme young mothers to employment. Renewal OP scheme (TÁMOP 1.1.2)
frame of the Social Renewal OP scheme (TÁMOP that covers non-wage costs of the Tightening. Lowering the oldest age of is continued.
HUNGARY
2.2.1). employers in case of employing first eligibility for family allowance from 23 Young unskilled people receive
jobseekers. Public works schemes: to 20 for those young people who still support to finish basic education and
currently 80,000 individuals taking part. study at this age, from 31 August participate in training within the
2010. framework of the “Pathway to work”.
Regional programme: Himachal Pradesh central
government to offer stipend-supported hospitality
INDIA
training courses to unemployed youth.
11. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Introduction of 11-week certified training 2,000 subsidized work places under Tightening. Jobseekers' allowance for
programme for up to 700 redundant apprentices a the new “work experience” scheme will those aged under 20 years was
IRELAND
year. be created, targeting unemployed reduced by half.
Pilot programme of immediate activation for graduates.
selected unemployed 18-19 year-olds.
Creation of a single Fund for Extension of income support benefits PARI Programme: access to
Supporting Occupation and Youth (ordinary and extraordinary) to contract employment for disadvantaged groups
ITALY
Entrepreneurship. workers and apprentices made by providing training or self-
redundant. employment.
Rural Labour Squad: US$13 million government- Strengthening of career counselling An extensive employment subsidy
supported training programmes for underemployed and placement services. scheme was implemented to increase
urban youth to work in sectors that have historically youth employment. A hiring subsidy of
suffered labour shortages, such as rural labour. In March 2009, an agreement was 1 million yen (0.5 million yen for large
reached to endeavour to maintain companies) was offered to any
The „Job Card System‟, launched in April 2008, is employment through work-sharing company that hired as full-time
JAPAN
designed to offer young people other ways of arrangements subsidized by the employees school leavers.
receiving training and to help them move beyond Government. Covering over 13 million
part-time employment. This is done by allowing workers (between April and September
unemployed youth to receive practical job training 2009), the agreement has contributed
from participating companies: participants are to employment stability in Japan and
given a card indicating their training record and the has facilitated the access of young
company‟s evaluation of their vocational abilities. people to jobs.
Programme includes training,
employment through private sector
support and income subsidies.
Specialized vocational training is
JORDAN
targeted at sectors with high labour
intensity. After-training employment for
at least one year. Monthly rewards.
Transportation means to the
workplace. Social security. Medical
insurance.
Programmes of labour-Intensive public Training and public works
works (some with a “green” focus). programmes. After training young
Youth Enterprise Development Fund to people are placed in public works
extend credit for business start-up and programmes.
KENYA
expansion throughout the country.
In the spring in 2009, a YE programme
called the Kazi Kwa Vijana was
launched. It was intended to create
300,000 jobs over the course of 6
months.
12. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Extension of existing state-supported Youth New wage subsidies for SMEs for
Republic of
Internship Programme until the end of 2010. hiring interns on regular contracts at
KOREA,
Increase in vocational training programmes. conclusion of internship.
Government is buying places to train youth in
private training institutions (200 million Ringgit
Malaysia (RM)). RM100 million for youth Rakan
MALAYSIA
Muda projects targeting youth and training them in
soft-skills (leadership, citizenship, workplace
behaviour) have been allocated. On-the-job
training programmes for unemployed graduates
have been started.
Apprenticeship and traineeship schemes. Basic Youth Employment Programme co-
Employment Training Scheme (ten-week intensive financed by the European Social Fund
MALTA
training programme). to raise labour market awareness. Aid
programme, reintegration into the
labour market.
Special fund to promote literacy among young
NEPAL
people.
Guarantee of a traineeship place for all school The PES will employ 200 young Youth Action Plan: keeping youth
leavers unemployed for at least three months. trainees to provide employment longer in education (16 million Euros),
NETHERLANDS
Increase in tax credit or reimbursement for services to young jobseekers. agreements with 30 regions (153
employers to compensate for training costs. million Euros), intensive support and
guidance (10 million Euros), extra jobs,
The school leaving age was raised in 2007 and learn-work posts, internships and
requires 18-year old who have not acquired a two- charity work (25 million Euros),
year diploma to follow a work-study programme. opportunities for vulnerable youth (40
million Euros).
NZ$8 million for 700 more students in polytechnics; Job Ops programme (NZ$20 million) – Tightening. Introduction of graduated NZ$2.6 million for extra training places
NZ$4 million for 1,600 new places in summer wage subsidy for low-skilled 16-24 sanctions for benefit recipients not in the defence forces; NZ$19.1 million
research scholarships. Expansion of Industry year-olds of NZ$5,000 over six months meeting work-test requirements from for 1,250 more places in six-week
NEW ZEALAND
Partnerships programme: number of reserved to assist move into jobs. Employing 2010. Community Max (NZ$40.3 military-style training programmes.
places for unemployed 16-24 year-olds increased business to receive NZ$3,000 for million) 3,000 places in community
from 2400 to 3000. employing a person up front and then programmes; government to pay
NZ$2,000 at the end of the six-month workers minimum wage for 30 hours
period. NZ$5.3 million to encourage per week and NZ$1,250 training
developers of cycleway projects to hire payment to community group.
500 young people.
13. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Training of unemployed persons, especially youth, National employment insertion
NICARAGUA
focused on priority sectors. programme to insert 1,000 youth into
the labour market.
Give access to the labour market to
new graduates through agreements
with business chambers.
Follow-up of early school leavers and support
NORWAY
tripartite cooperation in order to keep apprentices
during workforce reductions.
Programmes to enhance the employability of Employment-intensive construction Benazir Income Support Programme Training, income support and
PAKISTAN
educated post-graduates through internships have projects to be initiated by the (BISP), monthly grant to the poorest microcredit. The Benazir Bhutto
been initiated. Internship programme for educated Government. families in the current financial year. Shaheed Youth Development
youth: 30,000 youth to be provided jobs in Programme (BBSYDP) skills training,
government departments for one year. monthly stipend.
Training for youth with focus on the skills required Employment services by PES to match National Labour Market Integration
PANAMA
in the free zones and other priority production labour supply and demand. Programme to support youth transition
sectors. to work.
Job creation programme: labour-
PARAGUAY
intensive jobs for community
infrastructure.
Extension of the coverage of the youth-targeted
vocational training programme: “Projoven”.
Subsidies for employers hiring and training young
PERU
people aged 18-24 years for a period of at least
nine months are currently discussed and will likely
be adopted.
Extension of support for high school graduates to Strengthening of public employment Youth Employment Summer
POLAND PHILIPPINES
complete college education. Private sector pays service offices, providing career Programme - 6,000 short-term jobs
tuition fees and a minimum wage. guidance and employment facilitation during the summer break for students,
to jobseekers, especially youth. some jobs are specifically targeting
green initiatives.
12-month apprenticeships. Financial support for engaging youth in
internships.
Creation of new training places for young Direct subsidies or exemptions from
graduates in areas of high unemployment. social security contributions for
PORTUGAL
Vocational apprenticeships. employers hiring long-term
unemployed or youth (aged up to 35
years) in full-time, permanent jobs.
Support for business creation among
young people.
14. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
61 million Euros allocated to
ROMANIA
enterprises that recruit unemployed
individuals, subsidy of 50 per cent of
the salary (up to 12 months).
Expansion of subsidized apprenticeship The National Action Plan on
programmes. Employment (2006-2008) envisaged
four key measures: i) the design of
active labour market programmes to
promote youth employment and self-
SERBIA
employment; ii) the provision of
incentives to enterprises to recruit
young people, iii) the setting up of
career guidance and counselling
centres, and iv) the provision of a
package of employment services to
long-term unemployed youth.
A total of 2,500 new traineeships, accompanied by Additional income support for needy
SLOVENIA SLOVAKIA SINGAPORE
a stipend (targeting graduates). Additional students.
traineeships will be available for graduates in
technical subjects (SGD100 million available for
the latter).
Education, training and preparation for the labour Advisory services. For young
market. graduates without work experience,
specific schemes are available to allow
them to gain work experience.
Ensuring that youth undertake training Subsidies to employers who recruit
programmes which are relevant for areas of skill graduates.
shortage.
Training and public employment. A
new expanded public works
SOUTH AFRICA
programme (EPWP II) shall be started.
It will consist of training offered where
the duration of the jobs is longer. The
beneficiaries (including youth) of public
employment programmes are directed
to socially useful activities.
11,000 million Euros to create 300,000
jobs. Local Investment Fund to support
SPAIN
public works. Reduction in social
contributions for youth or disabled
workers who start self-employment.
15. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
Stimulus package of US$10 million for
ST. LUCIA
creating jobs in the short term.
Job Clubs on the internet: virtual Local mentoring programmes: local Lowering of social security The Job Guarantee for young people
meetings with job coaches, chats with entrepreneurs and managers provide contributions for workers aged under has the purpose of offering young
employers, online guidance material, support to young unemployed people. 26 years. people specific measures at an early
etc. Career guide for young people: a stage to allow them to find work or
SWEDEN
book sent home to all students in begin or return to education.
Sweden leaving upper secondary
school (proposals for various job-
searching strategies, tips and
checklists for writing an application, the
rights and obligations at work, among
others).
More funds allocated to training. Subsidies will be given to companies
SWITZERLAND
to hire young people entering the job
market or who increase the number of
apprenticeships offered.
Financial support for vocational schools and Subsidy to the insurance premiums of
THAILAND
apprenticeship schemes and environmental the newly employed.
reforms. Vocational training in addition to
recruitment services.
Training and private sector support.
Coverage of part of the employers‟
TUNISIA
social security contribution and of the
costs of insertion and training by the
State.
Extra allocations to support vocational schools and Permanent reduction in employer
apprenticeship schemes have been provided. social contributions for the first five
TURKEY
Employment services should start offering years of employment for new
vocational training in addition to recruitment recruitment of unemployed women and
services (e.g. New Labour Act 5763). youth (aged 18-29 years).
16. Country Training Employment services Employment creation Income support Multi component
New regulation obliging successful public New graduate pool. A web-based GBP1 billion to support the creation of Rise in all the minimum wages Training and public employment.
contractors to have apprentices as an identified search engine to match employers with jobs for long-term unemployed young (including youth ones). Young beneficiaries will undergo
proportion of their workforce. suitable graduate interns. New people. The Future Jobs Fund: training and obtain job subsidies, as
“Clearing House” to enable encourage local authorities and others well as job search assistance.
The Government has enabled all secondary
UNITED KINGDOM
apprentices at risk of redundancy to be to create 150,000 new jobs of benefit
students (aged 16 and 17) to remain in the matched with employers needing new to the local community. New incentive Funded 100,000 jobs for long-term
education system for an additional two years. The staff. payments for employers who recruit unemployed youth through the 2009
Government has allocated an additional GBP 250 and train individuals with more than 6 Future Jobs Fund. The 2009 Youth
million from the 2009 budget to fund additional months of unemployment. Guarantee also assures that, from
places in colleges. The Skills Bill has also been January 2010, all persons under the
introduced, requiring young people to participate in age of 25 who have been unemployed
education or training until they are 18 years old, or for over a year will have a job offer,
until they have obtained an upper secondary training or a paid work experience.
qualification.
Additional funds for construction, rehabilitation or Expansion of existing programme of American Recovery and Reinvestment
acquisition of Job Corps centres (Job Corps is a tax credits to apply to employers hiring Act: ease access to health services to
UNITED STATES
residential training programme for at-risk youth unemployed veterans or disconnected students and unemployed. Also
aged 16-24 years). youth (aged 16-24 years) in 2009 and includes scholarships, special
2010. Expansion of funding for youth education, education for persons with
activities with particular emphasis on disabilities, training for displaced
providing summer job opportunities for workers and nutritional services.
young people, typically vulnerable and
disadvantaged ones.