The transition of young people to the labor market, applied employment policies in Türkiye

Mgr. Dilhun Zeycan Sarp

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This study addresses the increasing problem of youth unemployment in Türkiye, due to various mismatches in the evolving and changing world. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) in reducing youth unemployment in Türkiye, utilizing the perspective of the youth uncovering the fundamental causes and perceptions of unemployment, and making recommendations that will enhance the effectiveness of active labour market policies and facilitate the integration of young individuals into the labour market. Thus, it aims to provide valuable insights into both national and potentially global employment strategies.

Abstract:

This study addresses the increasing problem of youth unemployment in Türkiye, due to various mismatches in the evolving and changing world. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) in reducing youth unemployment in Türkiye, utilizing the perspective of the youth uncovering the fundamental causes and perceptions of unemployment, and making recommendations that will enhance the effectiveness of active labour market policies and facilitate the integration of young individuals into the labour market. Thus, it aims to provide valuable insights into both national and potentially global employment strategies.

Keywords

Active Labour Market Policies, Unemployment, Youth Unemployement, Türkiye

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 15. 5. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 19. 6. 2024
• Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Ondřej Hora, Ph.D.
• Reader: Mgr. Miroslav Suchanec, Ph.D.

Masaryk University

Faculty of Social Studies

Master programme / field:
Public and Social Policy and Human Resources / Social Policy and Employment Policy