Resources

This article analysed the characteristics and trends of young people who are not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) in Italy, Portugal, and Spain between 2015 and 2021, with a focus on the Youth Guarantee programme.

This article explores the relationship between motherhood and the probability for young mothers of becoming NEET (not in employment, education, or training) around childbirth.

The review aimed to assess the effectiveness of interventions on primary outcomes such as participation in education and employment, and training status, as well as secondary outcomes including changes in financial stability, well-being, and social functioning.

The article discusses the concept of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in Europe, focusing on how they are defined, the factors that contribute to being NEET, and policy responses to address this policy issue.

This dissertation explores the reasons why some young people are more likely to become NEET (not in education, employment, or training) than others, focusing on three vulnerable groups

This study is a systematic literature review that explores the influence of mental health on the likelihood of becoming not in employment, education, or training (NEET) among young people in Europe.

This transnational report relates to the Cowork4YOUTH project which aims to enhance knowledge on youth employment policies in less developed regions of the European Union. The project's key findings reveal that youth employment trends have fluctuated due to the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic.

This comprehensive guide for mentors is specifically designed for working with NEETs form vulnerable backgrounds. The guide is linked to a good practice example of working with NEETs (Preseneeti) and outlines key competences and stages of the mentoring process.

This study on the NEET phenomenon in Italy found that a significant proportion of young people experience a prolonged period of being not in employment, education or training (NEET). This research revealed that nearly 40% of Italian youths face this situation for at least a year, with some experiencing persistent NEET status.

The report reveals that while educational attainment and labour market outcomes have improved since 2016 for NEETs, this progress does not necessarily translate to better learning outcomes.

Young women in the UK and France who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and economically inactive (EI) face significant challenges. This research suggests that these women often experience poverty, long-term welfare dependency, and poor living standards, and are largely isolated from the labour market and education. 

In the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2009 and its negative effects on youth unemployment, the European Union developed and put in place the European Youth Guarantee. This study employs a Geographical Political Economy approach to analyse the Youth Guarantees underpinnings and conditions which have an impact on its application on a regional level.

The European Commission's working document provides an overview of the current state of digital education and skills in the European Union. It examines the enabling factors for digital education and training, including digital infrastructure, institutional capacity, and policy development and implementation. 

This study explores the challenges faced by young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) in rural areas of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. It examines the relationship between digital skills, digital inclusion, and virtual mobility, and how these factors impact the lives of rural NEETs.

Under the Digital Decade commitment, the EU’s target is for 80% of the population aged 16-74 to have at least basic digital skills by 2030.