Beskæftigelsesudvalget 2015-16
BEU Alm.del Bilag 14
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Tackling Youth Unemployment in Europe:
Improving Outcomes for the Young Generation
Wednesday 25
th
November 2015
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre,
Brussels
 BEU, Alm.del - 2015-16 - Bilag 14: Invitation til Tackling Youth Unemployment in Europe: Improving Outcomes for the Young Generation, d. 25/11-2015 i Bruxelles
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Tackling Youth Unemployment in Europe:
Improving Outcomes for the Young Generation
Overview
According to Eurostat’s latest figures, 23.296 million men and women in the
EU-28 were unemployed in June 2015, out of which 4.724 million were young
people (under 25). Although there has been a recent improvement in the youth
unemployment rate, with a decrease of 386,000 since June 2014 in the EU-28,
the issue of youth unemployment remains a profound challenge to the future
of Europe: the costs of NEETs (young people not in education, employment or
training) amounts to €153bn (1.21% of GDP) a year in benefits and foregone
earnings and taxes, according to Eurofound.
There is a pressing need to combat youth unemployment and support targeted
measures that aid young people in their transition from education to work. With
a budget of €6 billion for the period 2014 - 2020, the Youth Employment Initiative
aims to support NEETs in EU regions most affected by youth unemployment.
Additionally, EU Member States are developing the Youth Guarantee
Implementation Plans to ensure that all youngsters under 25 receive a good-
quality offer within four months of leaving education or becoming unemployed.
Also, the Riga Conclusions on Vocational Education and Training (VET) have put
forth several priorities for 2015-2020, including the endorsement of non- formal
and informal learning as well as the development of skills acquired through initial
and continuous VET.
With millions of young people in Europe constantly struggling to find a job, the
economic recession has forced many to accept unpaid internships or become
long-term unemployed – which leads to a lack of confidence, social exclusion,
poorer health, depression and even suicide. Without doubt, there is a need to
support high-quality internships and tackle the causes of skills mismatch and its
impact on the labour market.
This International Symposium sets out to explore the current situation of
young unemployed people in Europe and examine possible solutions to boost
employment in the EU. Delegates will also have the opportunity to examine
initiatives and innovative projects that have been implemented to tackle youth
unemployment and social exclusion at both national and EU levels.
Helping Europe’s young people access quality jobs is at the top of my
priorities. Together we will create new opportunities for young people
to learn the skills and gain the experience needed in the labour market.”
Marianne Thyssen , Commissioner for Employment,
Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility,
June 2015
Why Attend?
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Explore solutions and discuss ways
forward to encourage job creation in
the EU
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Examine the role of both formal and
non-formal education in tackling
youth unemployment
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Assess trends and causes of skills
mismatch and its impact on the
labour market
9
Share best practice in the field of
innovative and experimental policy-
making and implementation
Who Should Attend?
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Ministries of Employment and Social Affairs
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Social Services
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Employment Agencies
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Youth Organisations
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Social Funds
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Training Managers
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Recruitment Advisers
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Human Rights Groups
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Trade Unions
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Research Institutes
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Social Innovation Centres
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National Departments for Social and Family
Affairs
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Lifelong Learning Institutes
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Social Advisers
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Active Ageing Organisations
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Voluntary Organisations
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Local Authorities
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Employment and Social Inclusion Institutes
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Labour Economy Research Centres
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Labour Market Institutes
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Academics
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PhD Candidates
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European Social Organisational Science
Consultancies
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European Employment Associations
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Social Partners
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Pension Organisations
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Associations of Social Enterprises
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Sheltered Employment and Labour
Integration Organisations
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Physical and Social Rehabilitation Centres
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Disabled People’s Rehabilitation and
Employment Unions
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Vocational Training Centres
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Innovation and Personal Development
Centres
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Special Employment Unions
Venue and Accommodation
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre
Avenue du Boulevard 17
1210 Brussels
Belgium
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Tackling Youth Unemployment in Europe:
Improving Outcomes for the Young Generation
Programme
09:15
10:00
10:10
Registration and Morning Refreshments
Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks
Current EU Policy Framework on Youth Unemployment
• Implementing the Youth Employment Initiative: Developments and Ways
Forward
• Discussing the EU Youth Guarantee Schemes
• Promoting Youth Employment and Social Inclusion: Facilitating the School-to-
Work Transition
• Recommendations for Future Policy Actions
First Round of Discussions
Morning Coffee Break
Universities and Formal Education: Working towards an Employment-Oriented
Outcome
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Working Towards the Future: Aligning Education with Labour Market Needs
• Providing Effective, Personalised and Coordinated Support and Career Advice at
Every Key Transitional Period
• Enhancing Young People’s Skills through Entrepreneurial Education
• Youth Unemployment and Mental Health: Preventing Depression and Suicide
Second Round of Discussions
Networking Lunch
Employers’ Role in Tackling Youth Unemployment and Making Workplaces
Youth Friendly
• Addressing Skills Mismatches : Exploring Trends and Causes
• Introducing Young People to the Professional Life: Providing High-Quality
Remunerated Internships
• Engaging HR Professionals in Helping Young People to Prepare for Work Settings
• Examples from Current Initiatives and Best Practice
Third Round of Discussions
Afternoon Coffee Break
Event Details
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Wednesday 25th November 2015
10:00am – 4:30pm
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre,
Brussels
10:40
11:10
11:30
Speakers Include:
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Fons Leroy,
CEO, VDAB (the Flemish
Public Employment Service), Board
Member, European Network of
Public Employment Services
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Marianna Georgallis,
Policy and
Advocacy Coordinator, European
Youth Forum
12:00
12:30
13:30
Forthcoming Events
9
Young People and Sexual Health:
Towards Improved Standards for
Sexual Education in Europe
21st October 2015
9
Smart Cities: Supporting an
Innovative and Sustainable
Development of Urban Areas
27th October 2015
14:00
14:30
14:50
Fostering a Positive Image of Vocational Education and Training
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Addressing Europe’s Drug Problem:
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Assessing the Impact of Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Combating Drug Trafficking and
• Promoting Training and Lifelong Learning Systems in Member States
Substance Misuse
• Encouraging Recognition of Qualifications Gained through Non-formal Education
28th October 2015
• Sharing Knowledge and Best Practice
Fourth Round of Discussions
Chair’s Summary and Closing Comments
Networking Reception
Close
* Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice *
15:20
15:50
16:00
16:30
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Promoting a Safe and Sustainable
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9
6th Annual International Symposium
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Strengthening Cooperation,
Developing a Multilevel Approach
1st December 2015
9
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20th January 2016
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