Human resources wasting

 Why Today’s Youth Remain Unemployed – And The Way

Forward

The biggest crisis of this generation is not the lack of degrees, but the lack of skills.

Millions of young people hold certificates, yet fail to secure jobs.

Why? Because employers today look beyond paper qualifications.

They want skill-based experience, not just academic marks.

Gone are the days when a phone call or reference could guarantee a job.

Today’s economy runs on performance, not influence.

The interview formats themselves have changed drastically.

Earlier, questions were routine, predictable, and theoretical.

Now, interviews are task-based, situation-based, and project-driven.

The youth is expected to demonstrate ability, not merely recite answers.

Employers want problem-solvers, not bookish parrots.

They test critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

In other words, soft skills matter as much as technical knowledge.

But most of our education system does not train students in these.

Result: Degrees in hand, but no confidence in real work settings.

This is the root of rising unemployment among educated youth.

Companies demand exposure to projects and practical knowledge.

They want to see how a candidate performs under pressure.

They check leadership qualities, decision-making, and creativity.

Many youths fail here, because they never practiced these skills.

The truth is simple: spoon-feeding days are gone.

One has to prove worth in real time.

Sitting in classrooms, memorizing theories, no longer guarantees a career.

The market rewards doers, not mere knowers.

The solution lies in rebuilding education and training.

Schools must introduce hard training modules early.

Students should practice projects, presentations, and teamwork from the beginning.

Apprenticeship and internships must be compulsory across streams.

Exposure to real work will shape confidence and competence.

Streamwise practical training will connect studies with industry needs.

Youths should also explore entrepreneurship and startups.

Instead of only waiting for jobs, they can create opportunities.

Startups demand innovation, risk-taking, and perseverance.

Even small entrepreneurial attempts build valuable skills.

Internships, even unpaid ones, sharpen abilities and enrich résumés.

Apprenticeships teach discipline and workplace culture.

Freelancing and project-based gigs build portfolios employers respect.

These are stepping stones to secure, meaningful careers.

The world economy is shifting at lightning speed.

Artificial intelligence, automation, and globalization demand flexibility.

Only those who continuously upgrade skills will survive.

Lifelong learning is no longer optional; it is mandatory.

Youth must invest in online courses, certifications, and workshops.

They must polish soft skills: communication, time management, empathy.

They must master tools and technologies relevant to their industry.

A growth mindset is more powerful than a decorated degree.

Unemployment is not always lack of jobs—it is often lack of job-ready skills.

If schools, parents, and youths accept this reality, the gap can be bridged.

The future belongs to those who perform, adapt, and innovate.

Let today’s youth remember: certificates open doors, but skills keep them open.