On 19th of May 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria, UNICEF presented the first-ever national research for young people in Bulgaria, who are not in education, employment or training - NEETs. The research was presented during the international conference “The NEETs Phenomenon-young people not in education, employment or training: status and challenges”. Association BRTMI took part in the event.

 

According to data, presented at the conference, unfortunately, Bulgaria ranks first in the EU in the number of young people who are not covered by either the education or the social and labor system. They are among 167 670 of  751 900 persons between 15 and 24 years old, who lives in the country - or about 22%. This is the largest share in the European Union, where the average level is about 12.9%.

 

For the first time infront of wide audience, the UNICEF research was presented on 7th of April 2015 in Ruse during the conference “The challenge – youth employment", organized by the Association BRTMI and Association “Youth voice”, branch Ruse.

 

The summary of the report "Assessment of the status and profile analysis of adolescents and young people not in education, employment or traininig (NEETs)" can be found here >>>