As unemployment spikes amid the pandemic, youth are particularly affected. More than others, young workers need support to pull through the crisis. Within the “A bridge to Jobs” initiative, EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Nicolas Schmit has recognised the severity of the problem and shown commitment to finding effective solutions in dialogue with social partners.
Supporting young Europeans’ jobs is not an easy job itself: Schmit’s cabinet is rolling up its sleeves. Close cooperation with social partners is key. The Start-Net conference “A Bridge to Jobs – how to support young people’s #TransitionToWork since COVID-19?” (Brussels, 30/09/2020) was an opportunity for Commissioner Schmit, Goethe-Institut Secretary General Johannes Ebert and Sart-Net project partners from all across Europe to discuss side-by-side on strategies to tackle current education and employment challenges.
Important instruments have been already put in place. The “Youth Employment Support (YES)” package will provide young Europeans the right opportunities to find their way to VET and the job market. YES will complement the already successful “Youth Guarantee”. Objective: granting the most precarious workers better and more dignified life and working conditions within a 2-year timeframe.
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