This report focuses on the particular problems faced by girls and young women during the transition from school to adult and working life. It begins with a brief description of what these special problems are. Chapters 2-5 analyze different responses by pilot projects in Europe to these problems. Because their actions were normally an integral part of their broader response to social/economic changes or new demands, the projects are arranged here according to the broad fields of activity in which their gender equality action was located. Chapter 2 addresses forging closer links between schools and the economic world, including the development and implementation of more varied forms of work experience, use of the world of work as a learning resource, and initiatives to foster a more proactive and "enterpreneurial" spirit among young people and in the schools. Chapter 3 looks at projects' action to meet new needs in the field of guidance and counseling. Chapter 4 discusses action designed to combat failure and provide fairer opportunities to lower-attaining and disadvantaged young people. Chapter 5 deals with action to help teachers cope with the new tasks and new roles they have to fulfil. Chapter 6 sets out the conclusions drawn from this experience for the further development of gender equality policies and action in education and training. Appendices include a list of pilot projects and brief descriptions of some innovative programs. (YLB)