Higher education student union – a student representative body responsible for protecting student interests, participating in university decision-making process, and representing students within higher education structures

National Youth Strategy – documents that list the activities of government bodies and public institutions, which, through their respective scopes and responsibilities, aim to meet the needs of young people and enhance the quality of their lives to achieve optimal social integration

Occupational training without commencing employment – on-the–job advancement provided by the employer, lasting either 12 or 24 months. The programme includes coverage of health and retirement insurance, as well as travel expenses, by the employer. Salaries amounting to HRK 3 250.00 are provided by the Croatian Employment Service until December 2019. This measure was available to unemployed individuals up to 30 years of age who had completed no more than 12 months of internships

Permanent seasonal worker – a measure aimed at providing financial support to workers employed only during specific seasons, with periods of unemployment during the rest of the year. Under this measure, employers are financed for 100% of the expenses of extended insurance for the first 3 months. For the subsequent period, lasting no more than three months, 50% of the extended insurance is covered

Poverty – the condition of lacking material or financial assets

Public work – socially beneficial work initiated by the local community or civil society organisations

Social exclusion – a state of enduring and multifaceted deprivation experienced by individuals. It goes beyond mere economic factors, encompassing social, cultural, political, and other dimensions. Anti-exclusion policies aim to enhance access to institutions and mechanisms facilitating social integration

Student school councils – representative bodies that advocate for the interests of pupils and address issues by actively engaging in school or community life. They receive support from teachers, parents, local community authorities, and national school authorities

Volunteering – the commitment of personal time, effort, knowledge, and skills, voluntarily provided to perform services and activities for the benefit of others or the broader public. It is undertaken without the expectation of financial reward or any other material benefit

Youth advisory boards – advisory bodies within local and regional self-government units that promote and advocate the rights, needs, and interests of young people at local and regional levels