Study on the impact of non-formal education in youth organisations on young people's employability
Non-Formal Education (NFE) and its recognition are an essential component in the building of lifelong learning societies. As one of the main providers of non-formal education, youth organisations contribute to the holistic development of young people, from their development both as individuals as well as active members of society, to their inclusion in social and professional life. As a platform representing almost 100 national youth councils and international youth organisations in Europe, the European Youth Forum has long advocated for the recognition of non-formal education. In commissioning this study, the European Youth Forum aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based research on why and how the impact of the educational work of youth organisations on young people’s employability should be recognised.
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