1. TAIEX Seminar Bratislava, SLOVAKIA 23-24 MAY 2016 Marie-Christine RICAUT BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP May 24 2016

2. SOMMAIRE 1The French Labour Market 2Active Labour Market Policy Measures For Youth in France 3Specific Partnerships 4Impact and Results May 24 2016

3. I. The French Labour Market May 24 2016

4. THE FRENCH LABOUR MARKET 66 million inhabitants Youth Unemployment-15 to 24 25,8% (Eurostat - Feb. 2015) 11.2 % of the 15-24 13.8 % of the 15-29 are NEETs (Eurostat 2013) Unemployment rate: 10.2% (Eurostat - Feb. 2016) May 24 2016

5. THE FRENCH LABOUR MARKET May 24 2016

6. Figures (12/2015) Evolution % (Dec 2015/Dec 2014) Evolution % (Dec 2014/Dec 2013) No work within a month (class A) ALL3 580 5002,55,6 Under 25 522 200-4,11,4 No work Less than 78 hours More than 78 hours (within a month) (Class ABC) ALL5 478 00056,3 Under 25 788 400-0,52,6 Evolution of young jobseekers Focus on Youth unemployment May 24 2016

7. Focus on Youth unemployment YOUNG JOBSEEKERS REGISTERED AT POLE EMPLOI AND SEARCHING FOR PERMANENT WORK DARES 2015 May 24 2016

8. Focus on Youth unemployment May 24 2016

9. II. Active measures for young jobseekers May 24 2016

10. How do young jobseekers access support? 1)Young jobseekers access the dedicated measures after having had a first interview and a shared diagnosis with a job advisor from Pôle emploi or Mission Locale (ML). Pôle emploi agencies will meet the needs of young people facing difficulties in entering the labor market. As well, ML support those young people who combine professional and social integration difficulties. (The ML network is the main partner totally dedicated to young people aged 16 to 25 including NEETs.) Each year, 150,000 young jobseekers are referred to ML based on this partnership) 2) Pôle emploi’s « Emploi Store » with its partners, gives exhaustive and targeted information about job offers, proposes measures for the youth, entrepreneurship support and sponsorship….. : the actors of employment and vocational training gather here the best of their services. It simplifies access and offers more than 120 employment and training services. Active measures for young jobseekers May 24 2016

11. Pole emploi’s job Board “Emploi store” is free and available 24/7,on computer, tablet or mobile. Various types of services such as Serious games, mobile applications, and MOOCs make job search easier and upgraded for young people by making it more attractive through digital systems. (96% of people in the 18-24 age group have a social media account) May 24 2016

12. Active measures for young jobseekers Main Employment contracts : 1. ’’contrats d’apprentissage’’: apprenticeship : aged 16-25, 6mths/3yrs contract  Professional graduating training 2. « contrats de professionnalisation » : professional training  These contracts are used as part of the support systems to sustainable employment for youth 16 to 26 years, struggling for social and professional integration 3. CUI- CIE/CUI-CAE/ STARTER : minimum 6m-maximum 24 m ; contract monthly state assistance set at 45% to 95% of monthly gross hourly minimum wage. 4. EMPLOI D’AVENIR : for young people without employment, because of their lack of training or geographical origin. It includes reciprocal commitments between the young, employers and governments (contracts : 36 months, minimum 12 months) a subsidy from 35% to 75% of gross hourly minimum wage.) 5. SUPPORT THE HIRING OF THE YOUNG : 4 month exemption from payroll taxes for long term contracts 6. CONTRAT DE GENERATION : Hiring the young and maintaining employment of a senior in the same company by ensuring the transfer of professional knowledge May 24 2016

13. Active measures for young jobseekers Specific intensive support: ’’Accompagnement Intensif des Jeunes’’ Launched in September 2014, an intensive support for young people: 600 advisers are to young jobseekers based on ESF (up to 25 years) or YEI funds (up to 30 years) Intensive individual support for young people: 6 month support service until trial period or 2 months after starting training or business. Caseload 50 to 70 young people (120 minimum per year). Intensive collective support for young people: Intensive Club: 3 month collective support with a maximum of 15 young people until trial period or 2 months after starting training or business (60 minimum per year). Overall target of 3,700 young people in 2015 Young Jobseeker Clubs inspired by existing clubs since 2008: 3 months collective support facilitating mutual support between young jobseekers. A randomized evaluation concludes that such Club is a more successful strategy for getting them back to work. By the way, Missions Locales YG scheme: ’’Garantie Jeunes’’ Concerning volunteers disadvantaged young neets (18 to 25) - 12 month intensive support (collective workshops, vocational guidance, trainings, contacts with employers and follow-up into employment) – 452€ monthly social allowance. 100,000 entries expected by 2017 May 24 2016 Pôle emploi’s services for young jobseekers

14. III. Specific partnerships May 24 2016

15. On the topic of young entrepreneurship, Pôle emploi has a national partnership with « Nos Quartiers ont des Talents » NQT (There are talented people in the suburbs) NQT is for young graduates from modest social background. They are coached by executives or business leaders in a professional mentoring relationship, thus, accessing a professional network. Many local associations or regional organizations provide financial or material support for young entrepreneurs, e.g. free commercial buildings, free technical assistance, co-working spaces, exemption from local taxes, volunteer counsellors, sponsorships… Professional organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Craft trade corporations give help and guidance to young entrepreneurs who consider creating an activity or those just starting. MAIN FINANCIAL SUPPORT ACCRE : a Pôle emploi allowance for young entrepreneurs, also providing exemption from certain social contributions NACRE : help setting a project, and gives financial support through interest-free loan… ADIE : Adie is an association that helps people without access to bank loans to start a business Specific partnerships May 24 2016

16. IV. IMPACTS and RESULTS May 24 2016

17.  Employment policies and active measures : In France, in 2015 (4 th quarter)  Pole emploi ‘s ACCOMPAGNEMENT INTENSIF DES JEUNES (AIJ) Since 2014, 116 925 participants (individual or collective support) around 1/3 found a job or a training. Between Sept. 2014 and Dec. 2015, 269 702 jobseekers under 25 found a job or a training four months maximum after registration (AIJ + mainstream services) IMPACTS and RESULTS 16-25 (%)16-25 without qualification (%) Young beneficiaries of active measures // Active youth 21.930. 3 Young beneficiaries of active measures// Young at work 28.649.0 May 24 2016

18. Entrepreneurship Framing data on business creation by the youth (APCE March 2014)  25% of entrepreneurs (self-ventures and "traditional") are under 30.  28% are self-employed entrepreneurs,  14% are "traditional" entrepreneurs.  In 10 years, the number of business created by young people has almost tripled.  An estimated 125 000 companies were created by young people under 30 in 2014 May 24 2016

19. Thank you for your attention m-christine.ricaut@pole-emploi.fr May 24 2016