Youth_Unemployment_and_Skill_Development

Focuses on skill gaps in BD

1. Youth Unemployment and Skill Development Gaps Research Paper Summary

2. Key Findings 1. Curriculum Misalignment - 59.17% believe the current curriculum is outdated - 69.17% say the education system is not viable for the job market - Graduates lack practical training, technical skills, and exposure to real-world tools 2. Skill Gaps - Communication skills rated moderately strong (mean: 3.6) - Critical thinking and job readiness rated moderate (means: 3.0 and 2.9) - Technical skills and curriculum relevance rated low (means: 2.4 and 2.2) - 70%+ perceive a significant gap between education and job market needs 3. Unemployment Factors - 53% cite corruption and political preference as top causes - Other factors: small job market (24%), ineffective curriculum (18%), lack of technical skills (17.5%)

3. Statistics Graduate Case Studies - Graduates from departments like Communication Disorders, Public Administration, and Journalism report: - Strong theoretical foundations - Weakness in practical skills and digital tools - Need for self-learning and external training post-graduation Statistical Insights - One-sample t-test confirms a significant skills gap (mean = 3.5, p < 0.05) - ANOVA shows unemployed graduates report higher skill gaps than employed ones - Biserial correlation reveals technical skills (e.g., SPSS) reduce perceived skill gaps

4. Skill Gap Ratings Skill Gap Ratings - Communication skills: 3.6 - Critical thinking: 3.0 - Job readiness: 2.9 - Technical skills: 2.4 - Curriculum relevance: 2.2

5. Unemployment Factors Unemployment Factors - Corruption and political preference: 53% - Small job market: 24% - Ineffective curriculum: 18% - Lack of technical skills: 17.5%

6. Recommendations Recommendations - Curriculum reform to include technical and digital skills - University-industry collaboration for internships and practical training - Workshops and career counseling to raise awareness of job market needs - Policy interventions to reduce corruption and improve job market transparency

7. Conclusion Conclusion - Recap of key points - Impact of LLMs on society - Final thoughts and open discussion