Unemployment rates for youth are invariably higher than those for adults. This reflects several factors, including the lack of experience of young people entering the labour market for the first time, and the lack of strong work-related networks that are often important for finding a job. The level of youth unemployment varies across countries. Particularly in low-income countries, many workers have to accept any job just to make a living. What are the main solutions? There is no ‘magic bullet’ to tackle youth
My name is Nuha, I am 21 years of age and I recently graduated in psychology. As much as I loved going to university I was also very much looking forward to life after university. I was excited for the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead. However unfortunately this feeling of excitement was short lived. I began feeling like a lost child in the big city, not knowing what to do or where to go. As each day
TESYouth welcoming Andre Clemetson and Lydia Bark as the new interns. They have joined TESYouth Work Experience programme and will be involved in many individual and group tasks.
As part of collaboration with The Association for European Training (GEB), another young person completed her internship (vocational placements) with TESYouth. TESYouth Work Experience programme offers the young people specially the unemployed among others, team work and hands-on experience in a professional work environment. As a climbing trainer for children, I joined TESYouth work experience programme. The programme helped me to earn more self confidence and to be more open minded. I had the chance to learn
