1. MOVE in dialogue: first research results
Emilia Kmiotek-Meier
University of Luxembourg, coordinating partner
Zagreb
25 January 2018

2. Focus Mobility (mobiles & non-mobiles)
Hindering factors / obstacles for mobility
Mobile / non-mobile
Mobility types
Discussion

3. Mobility rates *mobile: at least 2 weeks abroad other than holiday or family visit
Country
mobile %
non-mobile % N
Luxembourg
59.2
40.8
742
Spain
43.1
56.9
978
Norway
29.0
71.0
875
Germany
39.0
61.0
992
Romania
33.4
66.6
1006
Hungary
28.4
71.6
1016
ALL
37.6
62.4
5499
Sex
mobile %
non-mobile % N
female
37.2
62.8
2935
male
38.1
61.9
2567
ALL
37.6
62.4
5499

4. Main hindering factors (mobile & non-mobile together)
Obstacles %
1 Lack of sufficient language skills
2 Lack of support or information
3 Difficulties to register in education/training
4 Obstacles or differences in recognition of qualifications
5 Difficulties finding a job abroad
6 Difficulties to obtain a work permit abroad
7 A worse welfare system (pensions/healthcare)
8 My partner is not willing to move
9 Psychological well-being (fear of suffering from stress/loneliness/sadness)
10 Financial commitments in my current place of residency (e.g. bank loans or owning a property)
11 Lack of financial resources to move abroad
18.3 % NO OBSTACLES

5. Main hindering factors (mobile & non-mobile together)
Obstacles %
1 Lack of sufficient language skills
2 Lack of support or information
3 Difficulties to register in education/training
4 Obstacles or differences in recognition of qualifications
5 Difficulties finding a job abroad
6 Difficulties to obtain a work permit abroad
7 A worse welfare system (pensions/healthcare)
8 My partner is not willing to move
9 Psychological well-being (fear of suffering from stress/loneliness/sadness)
10 Financial commitments in my current place of residency (e.g. bank loans or owning a property)
11 Lack of financial resources to move abroad
81.7 % SOME OBSTACLES

6. Main hindering factors
Obstacles %
1 Lack of sufficient language skills
2 Lack of support or information
3 Difficulties to register in education/training
4 Obstacles or differences in recognition of qualifications
5 Difficulties finding a job abroad
6 Difficulties to obtain a work permit abroad
7 A worse welfare system (pensions/healthcare)
8 My partner is not willing to move
9 Psychological well-being (fear of suffering from stress/loneliness/sadness)
10 Financial commitments in my current place of residency (e.g. bank loans or owning a property)
11 Lack of financial resources to move abroad

7. Main hindering factors
Main hindering factors *mobile: at least 2 weeks abroad other than holiday or family visit
Obstacles
MOBILES %
(N=1,644)
NON-MOBILES %
(N=2,846)
1 Lack of sufficient language skills
38.7
49.8
2 Lack of support or information
29.5
27.6
3 Difficulties to register in education/training
14.8
10.3
4 Obstacles or differences in recognition of qualifications
19.0
12.4
5 Difficulties finding a job abroad
20.0
19.2
6 Difficulties to obtain a work permit abroad
11.7
10.4
7 A worse welfare system (pensions/healthcare)
10.8
8 My partner is not willing to move
13.4
15.4
9 Psychological well-being (fear of suffering from stress/loneliness/sadness)
24.3
24.5
10 Financial commitments in my current place of residency (e.g. bank loans or owning a property)
11.6
12.6
11 Lack of financial resources to move abroad
29.0
44.0

8. Main hindering factors
Main hindering factors *mobile: at least 2 weeks abroad other than holiday or family visit
Obstacles
1 Lack of sufficient language skills
2 Lack of support or information
4 Obstacles or differences in recognition of qualifications
5 Difficulties finding a job abroad
9 Psychological well-being (fear of suffering from stress/loneliness/sadness)
10 Financial commitments in my current place of residency (e.g. bank loans or owning a property)
11 Lack of financial resources to move abroad
Primary & Secondary
39.0
28.8
33.1
Vocational Training
27.5
30.8
23.1
Credit students
31.6
31.2
32.9
Degree students
29.0
24.6
32.6
Language courses
43.5
26.8
30.4
Voluntary work
43.4
30.3
Work-related
50.2
34.2

9. Findings from Interviews
Positive experiences
Self-development
Widening of horizons
“Mastering a challenge”
Great memories

10. Findings from Interviews
Positive experiences
Self-development
Widening of horizons
“Mastering a challenge”
Great memories
BUT
…also: struggle…

11. Findings from Interviews
Language
Organisation / administration
Information
Financial support
Social networks (pupil, student, VET & employment)
Living in a bubble (just national and/or international)
Family situation (entrepreneurship & employment)
Career outlook: Skills / knowledge transfer (student, VET & employment)

12. Each mobility type has its own dilemma(s) …AND… Each country has its own dilemma(s) …or maybe not???

13. Each mobility type has its own dilemma(s) …AND… Each country has its own dilemma(s) …or maybe not???

14. What can a mobility? Integrate the integrated ?
Support the supported ?

15. What can a mobility? Integrate the integrated ?
Support the supported ?
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation ( ),
Societal Challenge 6 – Europe in a changing world: inclusive, innovative and reflective societies,
Call YOUNG , topic "Youth mobility: opportunities, impacts, policies"

16. Discussion groups
Groups will be split into different stages of mobility, focusing on challenges and solutions / policy recommendation:
Before mobility experience;
During mobility experience;
After mobility experience; and
Non-mobile young people.

17. Final Conference 8th and 9th of March 2017 - Final Conference
Dr. Valentina Cuzzocrea
Youth and Mobility
Prof. Dr. Bridget Anderson
Youth migration and precarious employment of young people
Prof. Dr. Martin Kahanec
Economic perspectives on migration and mobility
Prof. Dr. Rubén Hernandez-Leon
Cross border US/Mexico in comparison to third country immigration EU

18. THANK YOU for YOUR contribution!!!