Analytics, Education and Science, Employment, Lithuania

According to Udrenas, one of the main reasons why there is such high youth unemployment is the lack of skills. Various surveys revealed that 30% – 50% of young people do not have any working experience.

"Lithuania is one of those countries that successfully took advantage of the opportunity redistributed funds from European Social Fund and reduced youth unemployment by almost 6%. However, it is not enough. Further actions, focused work and broader approach to this question are necessary," said Udrenas in an interview on the radio Ziniu Radijas, Tuesday.

"These figures show that, on one hand, education system is not working properly, particularly coordination of studies and practice. On the other hand, labor market policy measures are not always transparent and effective," said Udrenas.