The transition from education to employment is a critical juncture for young Australians, yet many face multifaceted challenges, including skill mismatches and a lack of work experience. With the youth unemployment rate (ages 15–24) at9%—more than double the national average—and a growing population of NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) youth, the path to stable employment has grown increasingly complex.To better understand employer needs and improve youth employment outcomes,Jobs

I. The State of Youth Employment in New ZealandAs economic conditions and labour markets evolve, young people face significant challenges in securing employment, a critical issue impacting New Zealand’s socioeconomic development. Data from Statistics New Zealand shows the national unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the December 2024 quarter, with youth unemployment exceeding three times the national average. As of May 2024, the unemployment rate for 15–24-year-olds stood at 12.4%, far higher than

In Latin America, youth employment rates (ages 14–24) remain persistently low. According to a 2025 International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, the region’s overall labour force participation rate stood at62.6%in 2024, with nearly one-fifth of youth classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). Gender disparities are stark: male participation (74.6%) surpasses female participation (51.2%) by23.4 percentage points, while26%of young women fall into the NEET category.Brazil mir

While higher education credentials in Canada correlate with higher earnings, better benefits, and other markers of quality employment, they do not guarantee a smooth transition into the job market. A report by Ontario’sHigher Education Quality Council (HEQCO), titledNavigating the Transition From School to Work: The Impact of Career Development Activities and Services on Graduate Labour Market Outcomes, surveyed 271 recent bachelor’s degree graduates in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTH

On December 10, 2024, leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour, and Pensions announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorise and revise theWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This milestone underscores the nation’s commitment to addressing youth employment challenges and equipping workers, especially opportunity youth facing systemic barriers to education and employment, with the skills needed