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The report follows a 4 month inquiry that seeks to understand the impact of proposed changes to post–16 education policy on future labour market outcomes of young people. 
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William Baah-Boateng and Eric Kofi Twum highlight the mismatch between the skills demanded by industry and what Ghana's graduates actually possess upon completion of their studies.
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More than 80% of young adults who did a short spell of post-school education or training (such as a certificate or diploma), or went directly into work, were in full-time work by the time they were 25. This was compared to 64% of those who studied at university first.
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Digital disruption. An often used phrase but for visible evidence of its impact take a look at the high street where names such as Blockbuster, Maplin and Toys R Us are no more. These businesses have been replaced by the likes of Netflix and Amazon and many more will likely follow.
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Whilst creating demand for young people's labour is central to tackling youth unemployment, the paper contends that using the arts can go some way towards breaking down barriers to learning experienced by many marginalised young people, and argues that creative activities can be used to introduce them to forms of knowledge which have been largely flushed out of vocational education - at least for many working-class learners. The paper presents ethnographic data which suggests that skilful, well-informed tutors can, at least in some circumstances, use the creative arts to provide young people with access to forms of learning which transcend official discourses of employability, and introduce marginalised youth to forms of learning rooted in what Bernstein described as 'powerful knowledge'.
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The youth employment challenge is a stubborn reality in all regions and nearly every country. Over 35 per cent of the estimated 201 million unemployed people today are youth (between the ages of 15 and 24). Worldwide, the challenge is not only to create jobs but to ensure quality jobs for young people who are often underemployed, work in the informal economy, or engage in vulnerable employment. Today, two out of every five young people in the labor force are either working but poor or unemployed.
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This paper discusses a randomized control trial to measure the short-term impacts of a skills intervention among urban youth in Sierra Leone at the onset of the Ebola crisis. The intervention provided (i) technical skills training, plus on-the-job training; (ii) business skills training; and (iii) a mix of (i) and (ii). All groups received stipends and literacy and numeracy training. The findings support evidence that combining cash injections and skills training can stimulate employment and entrepreneurship. The program boosted household consumption and investments in housing and assets, thereby building resilience to the Ebola shock.
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After years of elevated unemployment and depressed wages, young graduates’ economic prospects have finally begun to brighten. Members of the Class of 2017 have better job prospects than their peers who graduated in the aftermath of the Great Recession.
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Australia's education system is not preparing students for twenty-first century success.
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What happens when a country is poised to have millions of workers in the age bracket of 20 to 24 years but only handfuls of them are employable? Via Peter Mellow
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Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:
The dramatically high youth unemployment rates in Europe call for immediate action by Member States.
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When the world rebuilds after the COVID-19 crisis, Africa will have a unique challenge to face: bringing its overwhelmingly young workforce into decent, productive, and secure jobs. Africa has the world’s youngest population, a fact that some hope will mean fewer deaths and serious cases, despite the region’s health care systems being extremely underfunded.
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Even in the best of times, young people faced a tough situation in the labour market. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic they were around three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. The crisis now threatens to exacerbate existing inequalities within and between countries.
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The Regional Framework on Youth Employment was co-designed with young people from Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal during a co-creation workshop that took place from 3-9 April 2016 in Cotonou, Benin. The workshop brought together 46 people
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By assembling a digital record of a student’s skills and academic accomplishments, ePortfolios have the potential to improve educators’ assessments of students and the ability of students to clearly communicate and connect with employers. But are they effective?
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Australia's education system is not preparing students for twenty-first century success.
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The labor force in Liberia is quite young. Youth aged 15 to 34 constitute over a third of the population in Liberia and are somewhat concentrated in urban areas. These youth represent both a demographic dividend and a concern. The educational attainment of Liberian youth is steadily improving but remains low on average.Youth recognize that their lack of skills and experience are impediments to employment.The objective of this report is to assess youth skills development in Liberia.Given the composition of Liberia’s economy and the concentration of the labor force outside formal employment, this report has a particular focus on skill development in vocational trades and the informal sector.
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The majority of US students who study abroad believe the experience improved their employability and helped them secure a job or internship.
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Empowering a new generation: how governments and businesses can unlock a $1 trillion prize.
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Only a third of Americans aged 25 to 34 have graduated from college, but a university degree has become a “blunt proxy” for ability, leaving behind many young people who are capable of learning on the job.
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Canadian Vocational Association / Association canadienne de la formation professionnelle's insight:
Around the world, governments and businesses face a conundrum: high levels of youth unemployment and a shortage of job seekers with critical skills. How can a country successfully move its young people from education to employment? What are the challenges? Which interventions work? How can these be scaled up? These are the crucial questions.
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This paper presents an impact evaluation of a revamped version of the Dominican youth training program Juventud y Empleo. The paper analyzes the impact of the program on traditional labor market outcomes and on outcomes related to youth behavior and life style, expectations about the future and socio-emotional skills.
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