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Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

Delfi

Lithuanian youth NEET rates are high; soft skills, digital literacy, and adaptability are crucial for the modern job market.

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New Eurostat data shows that in 2024, 11 percent of EU residents aged 15–29 were NEET (neither in employment nor in education or training). Lithuania ranks third in the EU for this indicator at 14.7 percent. Experts suggest the core challenge is that young people often leave the education system unprepared for the job market, lacking both soft and hard skills. Essential competencies highlighted include proactivity, time management, critical thinking (especially when using AI tools), a willingness to learn, flexibility, and responsibility. The job market is rapidly changing, with many routine tasks being automated by AI, making continuous upskilling crucial for young people. Furthermore, while digital fluency is common, high levels of digital and AI literacy are increasingly necessary for job seekers. The European job market is also undergoing transformation due to green and digital shifts, requiring millions of workers with new green skills by 2030.

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