Policy Goal Design and Performance Management on Youth Employment Policy: The case of the Future Work Experience Support Program

This study aims to propose policy directions for youth employment policies in order to address the recent youth employment challenges in the labor market. Focusing on the recently introduced Future Tomorrow Work Experience Support Program, the study suggests a new direction for youth employment policy and identifies specific policy goals and performance indicators. The research examines the legal and administrative trends of existing youth employment policies, identifies their limitations, and reviews relevant domestic and international case studies. Additionally, a pilot test was conducted involving corporate representatives and young participants. The program is notable for its generality and equity, as well as its large-scale support enabled by diverse policy instruments, making it a highly significant new initiative. This study suggests that youth employment policies should extend beyond targeting only unemployed youth and instead provide universal support for all young people. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for policies that aid in the development of long-term career plans, rather than focusing solely on short-term employment. By establishing the identity of the Future Work Experience Support Program as a universal support initiative for youth, this study contributes to laying the groundwork for a paradigm shift in youth employment policy.