Promoting better labour market outcomes for youth

In all G20 economies, youth are a key asset. Equipping them with the skills needed in the labour market and giving them opportunities to become well-integrated into the world of work contributes not only to their own well-being but also to the productive potential of the economy and to social cohesion more generally.

This paper aims to: i) provide a review of progress in the labour market situation of youth in G20 economies and identify the remaining key challenges; ii) analyse key policy measures that countries have recently developed and implemented to tackle these challenges that may provide examples of good policy practices; and iii) highlight, in particular, those features and policy measures that can help broaden access to apprenticeships and make them more attractive for both youth and employers.