Download This PaperYouth Unemployment and Vocational Training
106 Pages Posted: 7 Oct 2012 Last revised: 16 Apr 2023
Abstract
This paper focuses on the determinants of the labor market situation of young people in developed countries and the developing world, with a special emphasis on the role of vocational training and education policies. We highlight the role of demographic factors, economic growth and labor market institutions in explaining young people's transition into work. We then assess differences in the setup and functioning of the vocational education and training policies in major world regions, as an important driver of differential labor market situation of youth. Based on our analysis we argue in favor of vocational education and training systems combining work experience and general education and give some policy recommendations regarding the implementation of education and training systems adapted to a country's economic and institutional context.
Keywords: vocational education and training, youth unemployment, dual vocational training, youth employment
JEL Classification: J24, I25, O17
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Alexander Muravyev
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