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In Romania, only 2.4% of young people aged 15-29 work while studying, significantly lower than the EU average of 25.4%. Factors such as course schedules and job availability affect this low participation. Additionally, only 7.2% of recent vocational graduates had workplace training, compared to 65.2% in the EU. The dual education system is being promoted to bridge the gap between education and employment, with 18.8% of vocational students enrolled in such programs. Despite these efforts, the employment rate for vocational graduates in Romania remains at 65.7%, below the EU average of 80%.