Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED)
List of Youth Programs in EU Member State
List of Youth Programs in EU Member State
Introduction
The Organization for Youth Education and Development (OYED) is an establishment that seeks to promote the interests of young people on a European level. In order to support this youth agenda the OYED is proposing a common EU policy relating to young people, comprised of 10 points. This proposal addresses some of the most pressing challenges faced by young people in the European Union today.The OYED believes it to be a gross injustice that the opportunities and level of social inclusion that a young individual can expect is dependent on which country they inhabit. There is a clear imbalance within the European Union, which if left unchecked will perpetuate the current trend and threaten European cohesiveness. This proposal seeks to lift the cap on aspiration on a European level.
This memorandum therefore exists to reinforce this common EU policy proposal as it contains extensive research regarding governmentally funded youth programs and initiatives in every EU member state. The broad scope of this research highlights loopholes in existing policies in one or multiple member states, aiding EU legislators to tailor a more effective approach. Over the course of this research three overarching issues have arisen which must be addressed: social mobility, opportunities for young people, especially linking education to work and entrepreneurship and innovation, and political engagement.
Malta
| Program Name: English: Empowering Children and Investing in their Well-Being Website: http://europa.eu/epic/countries/malta/index_en.htm Established Year: 2013 The Maltese government is supporting the well-being of children and youth. The government is increasing the number of measures to provide better benefits to parents and children. These new measures will include the extension of maternity leave, from 16 to 18 weeks, and will raise the amount of money that the government provides to families. These investments, beside giving a better quality of life to children and youth, will provide Malta with future development oppertunities. Reducing the inequality of families leads to improvement in healthcare and education. |
| Program Name: English: Young Enterprise Malta Website: http://sponsor.ja-ye.org/pls/apex31mb/f?p=17000:1002:2518617790121791:::1002:P1002_HID_ID,P1016_HID_INSTITUTION_ID:10962,31744 Established Year: 2013 The targets of this program are young people aged between 16-19 years old. This program aims to eliminate the gap between the theoretical and practical implications of businesses by helping students implement business ideas. Through a series of simulations participants will receive much needed experience. This practical experience, will give students an introduction to real working life. This program is supported by volunteers, many of whom possess backgrounds in business. The second stage of the program is divided into two sections. The first is enterprise without borders, and it shows the importance of international trade and the practical skills to do business across the globe by encouraging participants to compete against each other to sell their products in the global market. The final part of this initiative is the Social Enterprise Program. This program will bring together the worlds of education, training, skills, work and community, to inspire the young community. |
