The State Of Youth Unemployment In South Africa Over The Years

Publié par Unknown on jeudi 26 mars 2015

By Lelia Hall


Since 2008 after the economic crunch the world has been facing one of the greatest challenges of ensuring their younger population can fend for themselves and put food on the table without depending on the government. But since then the situation went worse but there are gradual changes of late though the numbers are on a steady rise. However, youth unemployment in South Africa has been at its all time low of the African States.

Statistics shows that the youth are one-quarter of the world working population. However, this number is smaller compared to the total population of the young people across the world. In this case, we are talking of an age group of about 18 to 28 years as at the United Nations.

A person who is not having a job and is seeking some work to do is categorized as an employed. For someone to categorize as jobless, they must be willing to work but has not found a place to work. Over the years, the rate of joblessness among the twenty-year-old has been growing in South Africa. But the government recently is trying to put up measures to make sure this population of the country gets something to do.

The government statistic shows that the rate of unemployment in South Africa has reduced since the economy recovered from 2008. The statistics put the estimates at three percent that is fair compared to what other developing nations' record. It is, for this reason that youth in South Africa should not worry because the country is doing better though much effort should be put to it reducing it even further.

Some of the factors that affect the development of a country and its ability to give its citizens jobs include education, skills, infrastructure, and government policy. The levels of education is growing and the number of people who are taking up courses that drive the economy is at his all time high. However, the numbers should even be higher to match the relevant skills in the market.

The education system such as the University must also do its part by offering the right courses that would be marketable to companies in the country. The youth must also make hard decisions and start businesses that will get them self-employed. They should not always depend on white collar jobs because many of the developed countries grew as a result of the investing in the ability of their citizens to be creative. Blue collar jobs would offer relief to those who are not having a job.

To start a company that will be successful, you must have the right ideas that will provide solutions to the society's problems. For this reason, the colleges and universities should make their students realize the full potential by providing the right conducive environment. The students must be creative and take the challenge of starting businesses that will transform the country. The best job you can always do is in your mind, and it is what will offer you the satisfaction you have desired.

Finally, South African youth should stand counted by applying for internship programs when they are still looking for the jobs. It is the best way they will not be idle and get themselves in things that would kill their talents.




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