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This study aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Youth Challenge Support Program, which supports young adults experiencing long-term unemployment and social isolation, by classifying participants based on their employability levels and analyzing the characteristics of each identified type. Employability was conceptualized wit three dimensions: job-seeking competence, social networks, and psychological well-being. A survey was conducted on 505 program participants. Using Latent Profile Analysis (LPA), the participants were categorized into four distinct groups: the ‘Low Employability Group’, ‘Lower-Middle Employability Group’, ‘Upper-Middle Employability Group’, and ‘High Employability Group’. Each group showed significant differences in the levels and combinations of the three employability sub-factors. Furthermore, there were significant differences in demographic characteristics such as gender, age, and educational background, as well as in job-seeking activities among the types. The findings suggest that the Youth Challenge Support Program has limitations in providing a one-size-fits-all approach without considering the diverse characteristics of its participants. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a diagnosis and placement system tailored to participant types and to apply differentiated, customized programs and interventions. This study is significant as it provides empirical evidence for improving the policy efficiency of the Youth Challenge Support Program.

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