| Abstract | NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) populacija obuhvaća mlade koji nisu uključeni u formalno obrazovanje, nisu su zaposleni ili na obuci, te predstavlja globalni socijalni izazov. Razlozi za njihovu isključenost su raznoliki, uključujući ekonomsku nesigurnost, neodgovarajući obrazovni status i osobne izazove poput mentalnog zdravlja ili obiteljskih problema. Posljedice NEET statusa su ozbiljne, s dugoročnim implikacijama. To uključuje rizik od dugotrajnog siromaštva, negativan utjecaj na mentalno zdravlje te smanjenje socijalne i ekonomske mobilnosti mladih. Prevencija NEET statusa zahtijeva sveobuhvatne pristupe. To uključuje poboljšanje obrazovnih programa i pristupa obukama, prilagođavanje obrazovnih sustava potrebama tržišta rada te pružanje mentorske i psihosocijalne podrške. Ključno je također stvarati poticajne uvjete za zapošljavanje mladih, promovirajući stvaranje radnih mjesta koja odgovaraju njihovim vještinama i interesima. Integracija NEET populacije u društvo i tržište rada zahtijeva međusektorsku suradnju te razbijanje stigme koja prati ove mlade. Ohrabrivanje mladih da se aktivno uključe u programe obrazovanja ili osposobljavanja također je ključno. NEET populacija predstavlja ozbiljan društveni i ekonomski izazov, ali kroz sustavnu prevenciju, podršku i inkluzivne politike, moguće je stvoriti bolju budućnost za ove mlade ljude i društvo u cjelini. |
| Abstract (english) | The NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) population, encompassing young individuals who are neither enrolled in formal education, employed, nor undergoing training, constitutes a global social challenge. The reasons for this exclusion are diverse, including economic insecurity, inadequate educational offerings, and personal challenges such as mental health or family issues. The consequences of NEET status are serious, with long-term implications. This includes the risk of prolonged poverty, a negative impact on mental health, and reduced social and economic mobility for young people. Preventing NEET status necessitates comprehensive approaches. This involves improving educational programs and training access, adapting educational systems to the needs of the labor market, and providing mentoring and psychosocial support. It is also crucial to create conducive conditions for the employment of young individuals, promoting the creation of jobs that align with their skills and interests. Integrating the NEET population into society and the labor market requires cross-sectoral collaboration and dismantling the stigma associated with this status. Encouraging young people to actively engage in education or training programs is also pivotal. The NEET population represents a significant social and economic challenge, but through systematic prevention, support, and inclusive policies, we can forge a better future for young people and society as a whole. |
