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A proposed university in Ekurhuleni could transform how South Africa tackles its 43.8% youth unemployment rate by making world-class science and technology education accessible to township students. The institution aims to become the country's flagship applied STEM university, directly connecting learning to jobs in AI, robotics, and innovation.
Britain is launching its biggest youth employment program in a decade, backed by £1 billion to unlock 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships for young people. The initiative tackles a troubling rise in youth unemployment that saw nearly one million young Britons neither working nor learning.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
A Kasoa-based consultancy is building bridges between Ghana's graduates and employers through targeted training programs. MasterMinds Resources focuses on closing the skills gap that leaves many young Africans jobless despite their education.
A Ghanaese lawmaker is calling for entrepreneurship classes in junior and senior high schools to tackle youth unemployment. With only 10% of graduates finding jobs within a year, the push aims to equip young people with business skills.
Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, down from 6.8% in December. While the economy shed 25,000 jobs, youth unemployment fell as more young people chose education over job searching.
Saudi Arabia's labor market transformation since 2015 shows female employment jumping from 11% to 32%, youth unemployment dropping dramatically, and the private sector now creating most new jobs. A new World Bank report reveals how a decade of reforms turned around attitudes toward work and opportunity.
Ghana is turning to the Asian Tigers' proven playbook to tackle youth unemployment: technical training that matches real job demands. The strategy could transform 14.8% youth unemployment into economic growth.
China's youth unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since June, signaling fresh hope for young job seekers. The decline from 16.9% to 16.5% suggests the job market is finally turning a corner.
China's job market is finally delivering good news for young people. Youth unemployment fell to 16.5% in December, marking four months of steady improvement.