Labour Market Support Programme for Young People Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEETs)
Date: 25/02/2020
Under the Employment, Education and Social Policies Sectoral Operational Programme funded by IPA, a new Grant Scheme called “Labour Market Support Programme for Young People Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEETs)” was launched in Turkey.
The program aims to increase employability and labour force participation of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) through comprehensive active labour market measures. These measures include vocational trainings, on the job trainings, generic trainings, supporting active job search process, and awareness raising activities to reach young people.
Type of eligible applicants:
- NGOs working in the field of social policies and/or youth
- Municipalities
- Regional Development Agencies
- Professional organisations
- Trade unions and confederation of workers and employers
- Universities
For each project, the size of grant will be €200,000 to €350,000 and the duration will be 10 to 12 months. The deadline for submission of concept notes is 24.04.2020.
Full details can be found on www.ikg.gov.tr and on EuropeAid websites.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
- SDG 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators to measure progress towards the identified targets. However, potential indicators could include:
- Number of young people trained in vocational skills through the program.
- Percentage change in the number of NEETs (young people not in employment, education, or training) over time.
- Level of awareness among young people about available job opportunities and support services.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. | Number of young people trained in vocational skills through the program. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | 8.6: By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. | Percentage change in the number of NEETs (young people not in employment, education, or training) over time. |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. | Level of awareness among young people about available job opportunities and support services. |
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