ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of participation in the work experience programme on young workers' entry into working life in Ireland - explains objectives and institutional framework of the programme developed to combat high youth unemployment; evaluates job placement rates and...

The working paper Promoting youth employment through activation strategies provides an overview of the main features of youth activation strategies around the world. It covers strategies implemented in 33 selected countries from different regions with a view to contributing to the discussion on...

Describes the activities of Youth Business International (YBI) in aiding unemployed young people to become entrepreneurs.

Describes the magnitude of youth unemployment around the world and considers the economic, social and individual costs. Examines the role of mainstream education and training in promoting employability and investigates good practices in some 50 examples of innovative training programmes and...