Getting off to a good start  in one's working life facilitates integration into the world of work and lays the foundation for a good career, while a failure can be difficult to make up. This report on the UK report contains a survey of the main barriers to employment for young people, an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of existing measures to improve the transition from school-to-work, and a set of policy recommendations for further action by the public authorities and social partners.

List of Abbreviations
Summary and Main Recommendations
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Challenge Ahead
Chapter 2. Initial Education and Learning on the Job
Chapter 3. Removing Demand-Side Barriers
Chapter 4. Passive and Active Labour Market Policies to Mobilise Young People into Work
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