News, articles and events on youth employment
October 2012
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Asia-Pacific: Quality and quantity of jobs dropping
22 October 2012
Slowing growth in many Asian countries has accentuated labour market challenges in a region that has the world’s largest youth population, and where precarious work is widespread.
August 2012
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Internships: Head start or labour trap?
22 August 2012
Internships can provide valuable work experience to young people. But as they become more common, so does the risk of abuse, especially during economic downturns. ILO News looks at the benefits and drawbacks of this practice.