An unexpected false start on the labor market

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken are hitting the economy. Government measures to limit unemployment are temporary in nature and mainly aimed at preserving existing jobs. Young people who are now entering the labor market or have recently started a flexible job hardly benefit from this. Young people in a vulnerable position, for example because they are ill, are probably hit harder. As a result, inequality of opportunity between groups of young people continues to increase. Based on administrative data, it is mapped out which groups of young people are hit hardest in the labor market by the corona crisis. These young people are then interviewed and working sessions are organized with policy makers, professionals and young people. This provides more insight into the obstacles that young people experience and appropriate interventions to support young people. The knowledge gained is shared in an accessible manner, so that the results can be used in practice.