Over the past few decades, many publications have related the difficulties of young people when entering the workforce. As such, it emerges that obstacles to professional integration are important for youth without a diploma and with little or no experience in the labor market, especially within the private sector. However, research has yet to assess youth’s employability within the social economy sector. Is it possible that the values and objectives of such enterprises companies lead to a positive experience of integrating the labor market for young people with little schooling? This article focuses on labor-management practices from both young workers' and their employers’ perspectives. By mobilizing two studies, the key dimensions in consolidating or terminating young people’s employment are brought forward and compared. The « gift » paradigm also contributes to the analysis of social relations that appear to characterize social economy enterprises.