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The report highlights significant achievements in transforming education to employment systems, with over 5,100 graduates trained and placed in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, tech, and the green economy. 

The study on highlights the diverse profiles of 25+ NEETs, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and migrants, and identifies significant policy challenges such as the lack of targeted approaches and sufficient financial resources. 

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the European Union. It covers key areas such as demographics, political participation, employment, education, social inclusion, health, and environmental activism. 

The report highlights the significant impact of COVID-19 on literacy levels in Europe, particularly among disadvantaged students. It emphasises the importance of early language development, family literacy activities, and high-quality early childhood education.

The report describes the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) focused on engaging, connecting, and empowering young people by promoting their participation in democratic life and supporting their social and civic engagement. 

The report highlights an increasement in working-age EU movers in 2023, who generally have higher activity and employment rates compared to nationals and third-country nationals. 

This report explores the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in up- and reskilling, particularly in vocational education and training (VET) and adult learning for socially disadvantaged groups across Austria, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain. 

The European Commission's communication on "The Union of Skills" emphasises the critical role of human capital in ensuring the EU's prosperity, economic resilience, and competitiveness.

The article discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalisation of Public Employment Services (PES) across Europe, presenting both challenges and opportunities for rural people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs). Challenges include mistrust in institutions and low digital skills, while opportunities lie in improved outreach and engagement through digital tools.

This research paper examines the concept of young people not in employment, education, or training (NEETs) and European Union’s target to reduce NEET rates by 2030. 

This report focuses on learning for sustainability, highlighting progress and gaps in teaching relevant competences for achieving the European Green Deal.

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.

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.