The document discusses improving youth employment in Europe through better matching of vocational education and training to labor market needs. It focuses on two areas: 1) Ensuring training is informed by labor market intelligence so it is responsive to economic and social changes. This requires partnership between education, employers, and other stakeholders. 2) Ensuring quality in transnational mobility programs by preparing participants, recognizing skills gained, and involving employers. A survey found mobility increased employability, career choices, and language skills, but programs need better design and longer durations.

1. Building Partnerships with real impact for labour market: Improving the employment situation of young people in Europe Claudio Vitali ISFOL www.isfol.it – [email_address] Florence, 8th May 2011 Youth on the Move Briefing for journalists

16. Trainees interviewed, by age groups (a.v. and %) A.V. % Up to 26 years 1.080 45,1 27-28 years 496 20,7 29-30 years 288 12,0 Over 30 years 282 11,8 Non specified 251 10,5 Total 2.397 100,0

17. Subjects with very high educational levels .. v.a. % Lower Secondary School leave certificate 14 0,6 Professional qualification 34 1,4 Upper Secondary School leave certificate 772 32,2 Three-year university degree (Bachelor) 346 14,4 Five-year university degree (Master of Arts) 878 36,6 Ist level specialisation diploma 16 0,7 IInd level specialisation diploma 50 2,1 Ist level post-degree university Master 110 4,6 IInd level post-degree university Master 118 4,9 PhD 21 0,9 Other post-degree courses laurea (other specialisation coruses, non university masters, SISS) 15 0,6 Other 11 0,5 Non specified 12 0,5 Total 2.397 100,0