Public spending on active labor market policies for the youth has increased
for direct job creation, training, employment subsidies, and job experience programs.
However, the fragmented policy approach, increased administrative costs,
and complicated monitoring and evaluation have made it difficult for youths to
find the proper program (OECD 2007). In 2008, the government introduced a
more comprehensive and coordinated package of measures, known as the Youth
Employment Service, which sought to improve labor market opportunities for
youths. In 2011, it became the youth component of the Employment Service Package
Program, a broader employment support program targeting people with low
incomes, youths who are less educated, and long-term job seekers.