The NEETEST youth: Not in employment, education or training, excluding short transitions

Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202600300001
Description: The NEET measure (not in employment, education or training) is a popular approach to identifying youth who, at a point in time, may be at risk for economic and social difficulties. This article develops and applies a complementary indicator that focuses on a longer time period and also acknowledges unpaid caregiving as a productive activity. Youth are considered not in employment, education or training, excluding short transitions (NEETEST), if they were NEET (excluding unpaid caregiving) for a full year.
Issue Number: 2026003
Author(s): Frenette, Marc; Handler, Tomasz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/36280001202600300001-eng
Main Product: Economic and Social Reports
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