Youth
2 child terms
 Portion of the population between 15–30 years of age. Source: TESDA 2010, Philippines
| Organisation: | Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) , Philippines |
| Source: | TVET glossaries of terms (2010) |
| Description: | The Glossary of Terms, 4th edition, provides definitions of TVET terms and terminologies commonly used in education, labor and employment and other TVET related areas in the Philippines.
The complexity of the environment where TVET operates requires regular review and updating of TVET terminologies as systems, standards, processes, policies and programs continue to change. The provision of this glossary is intended to facilitate comprehension and better understanding as we move together in making TVET work for our people and country. p. iii |
“Youth” is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of childhood to adulthood’s independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. Youth is a more fluid category than a fixed age-group.
However, age is the easiest way to define this group, particularly in relation to education and employment. Therefore “youth” is often indicated as a person between the age where he/she may leave compulsory education, and the age at which he/she finds his/her first employment. This latter age limit has been increasing, as higher levels of unemployment and the cost of setting up an independent household puts many young people into a prolonged period of dependency.
When carrying out its Youth Strategy, UNESCO uses different definitions of youth depending on the context. Source: UNESCO 2016, Global
| Organisation: | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN |
| Source: | UNESCO website (Accessed in January 2016) |
| Description: | UNESCO website
Definition of Youth:
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/themes/youth/youth-definition/
Definition of EFA: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-all/the-efa-movement/
Definition of ESD: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/education-for-sustainable-development/education-for-sustainable-development/
Definition of OER: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/access-to-knowledge/open-educational-resources/what-are-open-educational-resources-oers/ |
The United Nations General Assembly defined ‘youth’, as those persons falling between the ages of 15 and 24 years inclusive. This definition was made for International Youth Year, held around the world in 1985. All United Nations statistics on youth are based on this definition, as illustrated by the annual yearbooks of statistics published by the United Nations system on demography, education, employment and health. Source: UN 2014
Child terms
 Youth allowanceA government income support scheme for young people who are aged 16-24 and studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship full time (or aged 15 if considered independent); or aged 16-20 and looking for work full time (or aged 15 if considered independent), undertaking a combination of approved activities like Work for the Dole or volunteering, or have a temporary exemption from the Activity Test (for example, due to illness); or aged 25 and over and studying or undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship full time, if s/he was getting Youth Allowance immediately before turning 25 and is still doing the same course or Australian Apprenticeship; and meets residence requirements. Source: NCVER 2013, Australia
| Organisation: | National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australia |
| Source: | Glossary of VET (2013 - online version continuously updated, Accessed in Jan. 2016) |
| Description: | The language of vocational education and training (VET) is complex and particularly prone to jargon and acronyms. The aim of this glossary is to provide a single up-to-date reference source for definitions of Australian VET-related terms, acronyms and organisations.
The glossary is based on 'A glossary of Australian vocational education and training terms' which was published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in 2000. New content, sourced from recent NCVER publications, the VOCED database, websites of key Australian VET organisations, other VET glossaries and suggestions from NCVER staff, has been added. Website |
Youth literacy ratePercentage of people aged 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life. Generally, ‘literacy’ also encompasses ‘numeracy’, the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. Source: UNESCO UIS 2013, Global
| Organisation: | UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), UN |
| Source: | UIS glossary (Continuously updated (Accessed in January 2016) ) |
| Description: | The UIS Glossary includes statistical terms related to education, science and technology, culture, and communication.[...][Some] entries provide more detailed information, such as definitions, calculation formulas for indicators and sources. Indicators are marked with an asterisk. Website |
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