Young people have been hit hardest by the economic crisis, with more than five million 15-24 year-olds currently looking for a job. An animated clip on the EU's Europe-wide Youth Opportunities Initiative (YOI) highlights the programmes and resources available to help young people raise their employability (and their confidence) by gaining practical skills, additional qualifications or participating in vocational training - thereby opening up their working future.

To download the video go to the Audiovisual Services of the European Commission