Talent on the Move: Listening to children and young people on the move to unlock their potential
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Nearly 40 per cent of young people on the move identify education and training as top priorities, according to new UNICEF poll
NEW YORK, 14 July 2021 – Nearly 40 per cent of migrant and displaced youth identified education and skills training as their top priorities, while 30 per cent named employment opportunities, according to a new UNICEF poll announced on the eve of World Youth Skills Day.
Approximately 70 per cent of those surveyed also said limited financial resources prevent them from accessing learning opportunities, while almost 40 per cent reported a lack of available jobs as their biggest barrier to earning an income.