In recent years, young people’s opportunities have been affected severely by the socio-economic crisis, leading to higher rates of social exclusion. This has shown that young people tend to be vulnerable. However, some youth groups are more vulnerable than others. The participation in the educational system and in the labour market bears potential, as it enables young people to self-determine their life-course and overcome social exclusion and its underlying drivers.
Our workshop ‘European youth between education and employment - Improving young people's participation in society’ explored the educational and professional participation of three selected vulnerable youth groups (age range 18-25): young adults with mental health problems, young adults leaving care, and young adults with a third country background. The workshop placed a spotlight on how local authorities can support these groups through person-centred and community-based services. More particularly, we looked at the impact of early school leaving as well as at the opportunities and challenges of school-to-work transitions.
Resources
- Youth Workshop - Delegate Package
- Presentations from the workshop (available only to members by logging in on the Members' Area)
- EU Council Recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee
- Draft 2015 Joint Report of the Council and the Commission on the implementation of the renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (2010-2018)
- Article 'European youth between education and employment - Improving young people's participation in society'