Publication: Facilitating the School to Work Transition of Young Women
Date
2022-11
ISSN
Published
2022-11
Author(s)
Ubfal, Diego
Abstract
In Latin America and the Caribbean,
the school-to-work transition is more challenging for girls
than boys due to societal norms. Young women who drop out of
school are more likely to be employed in less stable,
lower-paid jobs in the informal sector. Work-study programs
can help to address the gender gaps in the school-to-work
transition. In Uruguay, a national work-study program
offered by a lottery system significantly improved the
school-to-work transition for young girls and boys. Key
features of the program included providing high-quality jobs
with a focus on human capital accumulation that is
compatible with schooling.
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Citation
“Ubfal, Diego. 2022. Facilitating the School to Work Transition of Young Women. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/38427 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”