Young people are almost three times more likely to be
unemployed than adults and continuously exposed to lower quality of jobs,
greater labour market inequalities, and longer and more insecure school-to-work
transitions. In addition, women are more likely to be underemployed and
under-paid, and to undertake part-time jobs or work under temporary contracts.
That is why education and training are key determinants of
success in the labour market. But unfortunately, existing systems are failing
to address the learning needs of many young people, and surveys of learning
outcomes and skills show that a large number of youth have low levels of
achievement in basic literacy and numeracy. To raise awareness on the
importance of investing in youth skills development, the United Nations General
Assembly decided to designate 15 July as World Youth Skills Day.
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