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Young People’s Participation and Civic Engagement Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Generation Unlimited | Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth The aim of this guide is to support the Generation Unlimited strategic priority to “Equip young people as problem-solvers and engaged members of society, helping to create a better world”, through providing evidence and guidance that has the potential to improve young people’s participation and civic engagement. This guide will identify successful strategies that can increase young people’s civic participation and boost the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values crucial for future civic engagement. It will identify structures that are likely to amplify young people’s voices in decision-making and benefit local communities. 
Secondary Education and Skills Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: Generation Unlimited | Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth All young people need access to quality education and learning that would help them develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values they need to find and retain productive work, to make informed decisions, and to positively engage in their communities. However, millions of young people remain out of school or do not have access to quality learning opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have made the challenges facing young people even more pressing, as shrinking labour markets leave low-skilled young people with fewer choices, and render them more vulnerable to exploitation.There is a need for a radical re-think of what works, seeking a radical improvement in traditional curricula, the number of trained professional teachers, student–teacher ratios, and the teaching methods and strict school timetables that have become less relevant to the current needs of young people.The aim of this guide is to support the Generation Unlimited strategic priorities, and to inform policy makers and social partners, so as to guide action on investment, policy change and delivery, increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes and decent jobs for young people.