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Public Employment Services (PESs) are at the forefront of finding a sustainable solution to bridge the gap between jobseekers and employers. Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) offer a dynamic approach to improving employment outcomes by equipping jobseekers with the right skills and enhancing job-matching services.

Whether it’s supporting individuals who face employment barriers due to age, disabilities, or extended breaks from work, ALMPs play a vital role in creating opportunities for everyone – especially for those traditionally underserved by the job market. 

Collaboration for a Sustainable Transition 

The labor market plays a vital role in achieving a sustainable economic transition. To succeed, collaboration between government agencies and other labor market stakeholders is essential. Public Employment Services (PES) can use Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) to specifically support vulnerable groups, including individuals affected by factors like age, long-term unemployment, disabilities, or unique situations such as military veterans, those returning from career breaks, rural jobseekers, or individuals with informal work histories. These efforts help facilitate a smoother transition into a sustainable job market. 

Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) aim not only to enhance economic conditions but also to provide social benefits by fostering inclusion. By facilitating productive employment, jobseekers can gain opportunities to upskill and progress in their careers. Public Employment Services (PES) play a key role in driving these initiatives, offering tailored job matching and creating sustainable career pathways that support economic growth and reduce long-term unemployment. In doing so, PES holds a crucial responsibility in guiding jobseekers back into the workforce through appropriate, personalized career solutions. 

Promoting Equal Opportunities and Sustainable Growth Through ALMPs

To achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, employment stakeholders must focus on key areas that promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs) are instrumental in driving progress towards these goals by addressing employment challenges and creating equal opportunities. Below are the relevant SDG targets supported by ALMP initiatives:

SDG targets supported by Active Labor Market Policies (ALMPs)

Support the goal of providing a sustainable labor market for all 

With 25 years of proven experience, WCC is committed to continuously supporting PES with our best practices to steer their national and/or regional workers to structured formal employment and facilitate transitions to higher-level jobs and future-proof roles.  

At WCC, we provide the Employment Platform to support countries towards future workforce development, from boosting the proportion of workers in structured formal employment, supporting national and/or regional re-location initiatives, maximize the advantages of migration and re-migration, to assisting jobseeker and/or workers in obtaining new skills they require.  

Our goal is to empower PES to make significant advances in workforce development, elevating the economy and boosting their progress toward achieving the UN’s SDGs.  

Find out more about the Employment Platform Analytics: Insight into Labor Markets