Headache for Donald Trump: More than 4 million youth are without jobs in the world's largest economy and experts point the reason to this
youth unemployment and disengagement, as per a report. This grim figure is a warning of an enormous issue that can have long-term implications for the United States' labour force and economic prospects.
Competitive Job Market Leaves Gen Z Struggling
While some young adults might be out of the labour market because of personal circumstances such as caregiving, but most are experiencing the pressure of a more competitive job market, reported Fortune. White-collar jobs, which were previously a thing of pride for the younger generation, now appear beyond the reach of most, as per the report.
While the US economy struggles with a changing landscape of automation and increasing costs, millions of young adults are unable to secure stable employment or meaningful education, according to Fortune.
Global Crisis
The magnitude of the crisis is also reflected in other parts of the world, even the UK is experiencing an increase in the numbers of NEET young people, with more than 100,000 youngsters entering this bracket last year, as per Fortune.
Education's Role in the Crisis
An important reason for this situation, according to experts, is the education system, which has traditionally promoted the notion that a four-year degree is the key to a lucrative career, as per the report. But that road is no longer as straightforward as it once was. Most students graduate with degrees that don't necessarily translate into secure, well-paying jobs.
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Peter Hitchens, a political commentator, journalist and author, claimed that “In many cases, young people have been sent off to universities for worthless degrees which have produced nothing for them at all,” quoted
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