What do we mean by “youth”?

UNESCO

“Youth” is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. Youth is a more fluid category than a fixed age-group.

However, age is the easiest way to define this group, particularly in relation to education and employment. Therefore “youth” is often indicated as a person between the age where he/she may leave compulsory education, and the age at which he/she finds his/her first employment. This latter age limit has been increasing, as higher levels of unemployment and the cost of setting up an independent household puts many young people into a prolonged period of dependency. Tiếp tục đọc “What do we mean by “youth”?”

Better forecasting of skills needs is key to easing youth unemployment

UNESCO
08.07.2015 – Social and Human Sciences Sector

Better forecasting of skills needs is key to easing youth unemployment

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The second workshop on Skills Forecasting in the Mediterranean Region ( 9-10 June 2015) gave a new boost to what has been achieved at the level of youth skills and employment throughout year 1 of the Networks of Mediterranean Youth project (NET-MED Youth).

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UNESCO and Youth – Strategy

UNESCO

Today, more than ever, young women and men are change-makers, building new realities for themselves and their communities. All over the world, youth are driving social change and innovation, claiming respect for their fundamental human rights and freedoms, and seeking new opportunities to learn and work together for a better future.

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