Project CORE

Coalition for Social Studies in Rural and Agricultural Youth in Europe: Youth Employment

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Rural areas across Europe face a complex set of challenges, including limited career opportunities, poor infrastructure and the continuing out-migration of young, educated people to urban centres. These trends have led to a critical shortage of skilled labour, further undermining the economic sustainability of rural communities. In addition, young farmers represent a declining demographic, with only a small percentage running farms, exacerbating the generational divide in the sector.

However, rural areas also hold untapped potential, with many innovative initiatives coming from young social entrepreneurs and agricultural professionals. Recognising this duality, the CORE project was designed to address the root causes of youth unemployment in rural and agricultural areas. By combining the expertise of rural and agricultural youth organisations, academic institutions and private sector actors, CORE aims to empower young people, equip them with the tools and knowledge to thrive, and revitalise rural areas through sustainable solutions.

The project also uses research, collaborative dialogue and advocacy to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by rural youth. By addressing critical issues such as gender inequality, education gaps and lack of technological skills, CORE aims to turn these challenges into opportunities and ensure a vibrant future for Europe’s rural communities and agricultural sector.

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Project objectives

To build stronger connections between rural and young farmers’ organisations by working together on social issues affecting their communities.

To raise awareness of the specific problems and challenges faced by rural and agricultural youth in the labour market.

To propose practical and policy solutions to these problems through a cross-sectoral dialogue involving all stakeholders.

Main results

Transnational Report

A transnational report summarising the analysis carried out to assess the employability of young people in agriculture and rural communities.

CORE Open Booklet

A document compiling best practices and recommendations for improving the labour market in Europe’s rural areas.

Social Dialogues

A series of gatherings at national and European level between young people, employers, policy makers and other stakeholders to discuss the key challenges of youth employment in agriculture and rural areas.

Policy Briefs

A series of documents outlining the conclusions and reflections of the social dialogues with a view to providing policy recommendations.

Podcast Series

A series of different podcast episodes on social issues related to agriculture and rural youth.

Photography Contest

A contest for young people across Europe to capture through photography the key challenges facing young people in rural and agricultural areas in the labour market.

European think-tank

A multi-stakeholder collaborative platform to address the social challenges faced by youth in agriculture and rural areas, ensuring the sustainable development of social studies related to these sectors.

Expected impact

The CORE project aims to deliver high-impact results in the short, medium and long term by addressing the pressing challenges faced by rural and agricultural youth.

Short-term impact: The project will raise awareness and stimulate dialogue among rural and agricultural youth organisations on the challenges of youth employment. By bringing together key stakeholders, it will highlight the need for immediate action in rural areas.
Medium-term impact: CORE will build stronger collaboration between youth organisations through a common working framework, enabling coordinated efforts to tackle barriers to employment. This approach will also support the development of informed policy recommendations to improve young people’s employability and working conditions.
Long-term impact: In the long term, CORE aims to create a European social science think-tank that will serve as a hub for innovative research and solutions for rural youth development. By influencing policy and improving opportunities, the project aims to promote the career development and well-being of young people, ensuring the prosperity and sustainability of rural communities across Europe.

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