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Debunking misconceptions: What is a NEET and why do they need support?

Video. Debunking misconceptions: What is a NEET and why do they need support?

Updated: 02/05/2024 - 17:19 GMT+2

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More than eight million young people across the EU are formally categorised as NEETs - not in employment, education or training.

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