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Brazil faces challenges with a new generation without education and work: the situation remains high despite the reduction in unemployment for young Brazilians.
A significant portion of young brazilians faces difficulties both in entering the job market and in continuing their studies. According to the report “Global Youth Employment Trends 2024” from the International Labor Organization (ILO), 20,6% of Brazilians aged between 15 and 24 find themselves in a situation known as “neither-nor”, where they are neither working nor studying. Despite a slight improvement compared to last year, when the rate was 20,9%, this reality reveals a persistent challenge for the new generation and for public policies aimed at employment and education in the country.
Brazilian Youth Rate “Nem-Nem”
The rate of young people who are not involved in the labor market day nor in education is it a reflection of persistent challenges in the country.
Even with the reduction in the unemployment rate to historic levels, the situation of young Brazilians remains worrying.
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The government has tried to address this problem with initiatives such as the Pé-de-Meia program, which seeks to reduce school dropouts and improve prospects for this age group.
International Comparison
The rate of “neither” youth in Brazil is higher than in some Latin American countries and markets emerging.
In Chile, 15,3% of young people are in this situation, while in Argentina the rate is 15% and in Bolivia, 9,5%.
Globally, countries like China and Russia have lower rates, with 12,9% and 12,2%, respectively.
However, the situation is more serious in India, where 25,9% of young people fall into the category, and in South Africa, with 31,7%.
The ILO report also reveals a significant gender gap. In 2023, 28,1% of young women and 13,1% of young men were in the “neither-nor” category.
This data highlights a problem that mainly affects young women, highlighting the need for more effective public policies.
It is crucial to develop strategies that not only reduce school dropouts, but also offer better employment opportunities, especially for women.
Global and national challenges
Although the recovery Valuation After the Covid-19 pandemic has shown positive signs, the recovery has not been uniform.
The lack of decent work for young people is an issue that generates great anxiety, despite being the most educated generation in history.
Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, highlights that job instability affects the prospect of a secure and prosperous future for young people.
Houngbo points out that “none of us can expect a stable future when millions of young people around the world do not have decent work and, as a result, are feeling insecure and unable to build a better life for themselves and their families. Peaceful societies depend on three main ingredients: stability, inclusion and social justice; and decent work for young people is at the heart of all three.”
Initiatives to support young Brazilians
An important solution to support young Brazilians is access to scholarships, which can help increase rates of education and reduce the number of “neither-neither” young people.
Educa Mais Brasil, for example, is a program with more than 20 years of operation, offering scholarships for undergraduate and other levels of education, such as basic education, postgraduate studies, technical courses and languages.
With partnerships with more than 33 thousand educational institutions in Brazil, the program offers scholarships of up to 85% discount, facilitating access to education for those facing financial difficulties.
To register, interested parties must access the official Educa Mais Brasil website, choose the teaching modality, city and institution of their choice.
Registration is free and can be an important opportunity for young people looking to improve their future prospects.
The challenge faced by young Brazilians who neither work nor study is complex and multifaceted, involving economic, social and educational factors.
Although there are signs of progress with the reduction in the unemployment rate and the implementation of programs such as Nestlé, the rate of “neither” youth remains high compared to other countries and regions.
The need for effective public policies and access to educational opportunities are crucial to face this challenge and guarantee a more promising future for the new generation of Brazilians.
