Interventions targeting young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) for increased likelihood of return to school or employment

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 review results showed that some interventions, such as the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, were effective in improving employment outcomes for NEETs, while others had limited or no impact. Positive effects on secondary outcomes included improvements in mental health, substance use, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, as well as increased success for the driving test, independent housing, and job-seeking activities. However, the review highlights the need for more robust and high-quality research, theoretical approach, to determine what works best for NEETs.

Written by Tonje Holte Stea, Thomas Bjerregaard Bertelsen, Liv Fegran, Ellen Sejersted, Annette Løvheim Kleppang, Tonje Fyhn