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@MISC{12members,
author = {},
title = {Members},
year = {2012}
}
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Abstract
Inquiry into the barriers to young people entering employment across New Zealand workplaces and how these can be addressed The Transport and Industrial Relations Committee has been asked to conduct an inquiry into: “what are the barriers to young people entering employment across New Zealand workplaces and how can these be addressed? ” This paper has been prepared to assist the Committee with its examination. The paper identifies issues and provides possible lines of inquiry for the Committee to consider. The Committee may also wish to raise these matters with the witnesses who have been asked to appear before the Committee to give evidence on this inquiry. Background Young peoples ’ employment opportunities are affected more severely by adverse economic conditions than other groups. Research indicates that young people are the first to lose their jobs and the last to regain employment. Missing opportunities to (re)train, lack of experience/skills and weak labour-market information and services are some of the factors that affect young peoples ’ employment. At the same time, getting young people work
