World Economic Forum Survey 2021

World Economic Forum Survey of Young People - 2021

“Some interesting information and data related to the experiences of young people around the world in relation to employment skills.

The detailed Report links relate to the COVID times and the long term view of what the future may hold for them.

An interesting read and a video that could be used to share information with staff and students.”

We asked young people about work and skills. Here's what they told us

 

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This is what young people have to say about work and skills | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

  • 11,000 young people around the world responded to UNICEF survey.
  • Almost two-thirds are optimistic they will get the job they want.
  • They say the pandemic has bolstered their resilience, but that today's education system is not giving them the skills they need.
  • And that soft skills are just as important as technical abilities.

“The one thing that would make the biggest difference to me is to actually learn the skills that the job market will require from me once I graduate from university.”

 Survey question: What would make the biggest difference for you to achieve your career goals?

  • 32% of the young people selected job-ready skills programmes in school, ahead of things like access to on-the-job training (28%), access to relevant online resources (20%), and a good mentor (19%).
  • to be successful, young people will need to become lifelong learners and build strong soft skills such as leadership, creativity and communication.  Need to involved young people in creating these skills programs.

Video: https://youtu.be/HlmoiQNUvvo

  • 8 billion young people 15 – 24. 25% of the world’s population. 3 times as likely to be unemployed as adults.
  • Currently due to COVID 1 in 6 young people out of work.
  • They need opportunities to thrive. Creativity and resilience.
  • Soft skills are key
  • Creative in ways of developing these skills – life long learning
  • Involve young people