What will it take for youth to get better jobs?
Last week, we launched a global conversation on what will it take... to end poverty? ....for your family to be better off? .... for all to get an education? This week, people from around the world joined the discussion with their own question: #whatwillittake for youth to get better jobs?
#Whatwillittake 4 #youth to get a better job & reduce #unemployment? Share solutions w/ @WorldBank using #ittakes bit.ly/SlRB6G- This is an important question. According to a recent ILO report, young people today are three times more likely than adults to be jobless.
ILO calls for urgent investment in youth work opportunitiesWASHINGTON (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for an urgent investment in opportunities for young people...- We received dozens of ideas from around the world, including South Africa, Kenya and the United Kingdom. Check out what people are saying about what needs to done to ensure young people get better jobs and reduce unemployment.
@WorldBank #ittakes less/no corruption, clear systems, entrepreneurship training, friendly business policies, youth loans & open mindedness!
@UN4Youth @worldbank people who are willing to take them on, to give them the experience required to work at the place.What will it take for youth to succeed in the job market? Share your thoughts in the comments or tweet your ideas with the hashtag #ittakes.
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- Oladeji Afolabi#ittakes looking more inwards, self employment, returning 2 agriculture,especially in africa2012-09-26T21:59:43.857Z
- Z#ittakes Coming from Africa and a state in Nigeria that borders 3 countries, my governor is very much aware of the need to boost food security, combat climate...#ittakes Coming from Africa and a state in Nigeria that borders 3 countries, my governor is very much aware of the need to boost food security, combat climate change and alleviate poverty; with such a focus he is very much aware of the role youths can play in propelling sustainable development (not only for the state or country but Africa as a whole). As a youth myself and as his aide I have given. development intervention strategies that has youths as fore runners of projects. For example I led 50 youths to Sebore farms (Export Processing Zone) for 2 weeks. Agricultural Entrepreneurial workshop. AS MY RECOMMENDATION- On return I suggested that these youths are to be grouped into 3 (according to the senatorial districts). 3 Agricultural skills acquisition centers are to be established; Headed by these youths. Supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture they will train and transfer knowledge acquired to 20 youths in each Local Government area within their respective senatorial districts. with that in place, farmers and youths alike will be encouraged to form cooperatives/ groups for that will make it easier to transfer knowledge, distribute agricultural inputs like fertiliser and modified/improved seeds; The government has provided a billion Naira to be accessed as loans to youths. with such approach we hope a lot of our peers will be empowered to have jobs in the sense that they are running their own businesses. Integrated fish farming is an idea I have always promoted not only to boost food security but to elleviate poverty among youths and rural women.more2012-09-27T16:33:55.666Z
- Z#ittakes My preceeding points were raised on the idea that white-collar Jobs are saturated and can't provide an opportunity for and to all youths. This...#ittakes My preceeding points were raised on the idea that white-collar Jobs are saturated and can't provide an opportunity for and to all youths. This limitation calls for the need for us to look inwards to harness our natural ((God given) talents and interests... We have to wake up to the reality that Jobs aren't there for all, but we need to look inwards to create jobs that will not only generate income but provide jobs for others.. The idea of. Jobs for youths should be about enterprenuership and self reliance than white-collar jobs.more2012-09-27T15:36:19.761Z
- Z#ittakes Coming from a developing country what I think should be foremost in this regard should be "EDUCATION" this is because Education is the single most...#ittakes Coming from a developing country what I think should be foremost in this regard should be "EDUCATION" this is because Education is the single most important factor that unleashes human potentials. with standardised educatioal sector and improved system/curicula to include such self reliance promoting subjects like practical enterprenuership, basic agric and technical skill acquisition etc will go a long way in addressing. these key issues.more2012-09-27T15:01:01.214Z
- Z#ittakes will take all stakeholders from parents (to restore the family value that will have a positive impact on youth behaviour) to the Educational system (to...#ittakes will take all stakeholders from parents (to restore the family value that will have a positive impact on youth behaviour) to the Educational system (to create the platform for knowledge and boosting key competencies in such areas like enterprenuership) and Government to provide the enabling environment by providing policies that are self reliance boosting friendly.more2012-09-27T12:04:13.272Z
- Oladeji Afolabi#ittakes looking more inwards, self employment, returning 2 agriculture,especially in africa2012-09-26T21:59:43.857Z
