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Indian students worry universities are not keeping pace with a fast-changing job market, where employers increasingly value practical skills, adaptability and AI literacy. Students are taking greater responsibility for their own futures, whether that means going outside t…
South Africa: Urgent Govt Action Urged As Unemployment Crisis Deepens
South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour is urging immediate, coordinated action to tackle the nation's deepening unemployment crisis, highlighted by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday described India’s youth as the country’s biggest strength, but said a lack of jobs, expensive education, paper leaks, poor access to credit and the growing use of AI were holding them back.
Youth-led protests in India forced the education minister to resign, broadening into a wider movement against unemployment and lack of opportunities, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement keeps heat on Modi
Youth-led protests in India, led by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), forced the resignation of India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and have broadened into a movement over unemployment, opportunities for young people, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's i…
South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country
South Africa's textile industry is facing a severe workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the wake of violent xenophobic protests, leaving factories struggling to fill vacancies.
A Nigerian professor advocates for skills development over certificates to combat unemployment, urging graduates to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He argues that practical skills are crucial for job creation and economic growth.
The article attributes the migratory crisis in Ceuta to Morocco's deteriorating economic conditions, high unemployment, and inequality, particularly affecting its youth.
The UK government is overhauling its £90bn public procurement system to prioritize job creation, particularly for young people, by doubling the weighting given to social value criteria in contract awards.
Iran's statistics center reports a 450,000 decline in employment and a 500,000 increase in unemployment, with inflation rates reaching a record high for the fifth consecutive month.
India's education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over alleged leaks in some of the country's most competitive entrance exams and irregularities in the education system.
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters flood the streets of Delhi and other major cities to demand the resignation of India's education minister, tapping into deep-seated frustrations over unemployment, government corruption, and the crumbling integrity of the nation's exa…
A disposable cigarette lighter has become an essential item in Gaza's tent camps, where shortages of basic goods have transformed everyday objects into prized possessions. Families rely on burning cardboard, plastic, and scraps of wood to prepare meals, and a lighter is o…
The unemployment rate includes only those who are actively seeking a job, and seeking a job involves different incentives for married couples versus single heads of household.
India Bans March on Parliament by ‘Cockroach’ Activists, Risking a Standoff
India's police have banned a planned march on parliament by supporters of the 'Cockroach' movement, who are demanding the resignation of the education minister over exam paper leaks. The movement has gained popularity among young Indians frustrated with high youth unemplo…
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has emerged as a powerful force in India's politics, with its followers entering dangerous territory after police forcefully removed an educator-activist from a sit-in protest. The CJP has been demanding the resignation of Education Ministe…
US job growth slowed in June with just 57,000 new jobs added, below expectations and after revisions to previous months' figures.
The FOMC released its Summary of Economic Projections, showing median projections for key economic indicators. The projections indicate a stable labor market and persistent near-term inflation.
The number of people starting new jobs in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in five years, accompanied by a continued drop in job vacancies, signaling a weakening labor market.
A JobsPlus pilot in 10 English neighbourhoods is helping some jobseekers into work, with early signs of better mental health and stronger engagement.
UK ministers are pushing the armed forces as a route for jobless young people, but critics say it is no fix for youth unemployment.
Marc Bolland has been named a government jobs adviser as ministers respond to warnings that UK youth unemployment could worsen.
The Guardian says more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds are not in education, work or training, and argues fixing this should be a cross-government mission.
Schools are not preparing young people for jobs | Letters
Letters argue schools focus too much on exams and too little on practical help, while youth unemployment leaves young people needing more support to find work.
Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say
A government-commissioned review says Labour needs a major reset on youth unemployment, warning current jobs support is fragmented and going in the wrong direction.
India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach Party’ is going viral
A satirical political movement, dubbed the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’, has rapidly gained popularity in India after a comparison of unemployed youth to ‘cockroaches’ by a Chief Justice. The movement reflects widespread frustration with unemployment and economic issues.