All over Europe unemployment is a huge political, economic and social challenge, which becomes even more urgent with a view to the present economic crisis. Young and unskilled workers, youngsters who are socio-economically and/or personally disadvantaged, school leavers and those who have failed to complete vocational training are particularly vulnerable concerning unemployment and therefore need to be supported. From the employers' perspective employing young people brings various assets to a company: fresh ideas, high motivation, flexibility and resilience, and applicable knowledge. Therefore Europe needs innovative and creative ideas like the YES- concept to bridge this gap.

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