Preparing Youth for the Transition to Work - Background Paper - 2019-02

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Title
Preparing Youth for the Transition to Work - Background Paper - 2019-02
Author
Magdalena Wilson; Zia Khan; Panchimma Cheriyan; Dimitri Stoelinga
Year
2019
Abstract
This background document addresses School to Work Transitions (SWT) for youth in sub-Saharan Africa leaving secondary education. Recognizing the limited formal job market, it urges policy to focus on transitions into the informal sector and agriculture. Success requires developing soft skills (like confidence and communication), networking, and information seeking capabilities. The goal is maximizing options and starting an employment trajectory that improves livelihoods.
Resource Subject
  • Women
  • Employment
  • Secondary Education
Keywords/Access Points
Education; Transitions; School to Work (STW); Networking; Youth; Laterite
Geographic Locations
  • Africa
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.2488