youth unemployment due to short comings in the prevailing education system of the country
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YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENTDUE TO SHORT COMINGS IN
THE PREVAILINGEDUCATION SYSTEM OF
THE COUNTRY
Group No 56
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Introduction Sri Lanka is a country with a high level of unemployment.
There exists a structural unemployment among theeducated youth, which in spite of their relatively high levelof education wait for a long time before entering the workforce.
However, the overall unemployment rate is not
exceptional in an international perspective. The problem in Sri Lanka is that there exists a mismatch
between the demand for and supply of the educatedlabour force.
There is a large gap between the so called white collar
jobs and the blue collar jobs which are assumed to be badones.
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Unemployment rate : 2003 - 2009 Q2(Excluding Northern & Eastern province)
8.1 8.1
7.2
6.5
6.0
5.2 5.3
6.3
5
6
7
8
9
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Q1
2009
Q2
Year/Time
Une
mploymentrate(%)
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Problem Statement Youth Unemploymentnt
Due to the unemployment of the countryspecially the youth find it is hard to
survive with the increasing cost of living. Mismatch between the demand and supply
in the job market.
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Reasons for High YouthUnemployment
Youth unemployment is a majorproblem because a significant
proportion of the able and skilledworkforce, which could contributeto the growth of the country,
remains unemployed.
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Poor knowledge of the English language.
Poor skills resulting from a highly theoretical
course load.
Excessive competitiveness stifling creativeand talent.
Age and experience factors Waiting for the right job
Poor opportunities for uneducated students.
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The best solution andhow to implement that
Correction this situation is an intricate
task. It is a matter of reforming the education
system to achieve its stipulated objectivesof providing equal opportunities to an
citizens.
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Reforms should include, Reforms to school level education
system A student centered education system
Integrate more practical knowledge
Make IT and English compulsory
Reforms to university or higher leveleducation system Enhance the quality of the syllabus
More industry based training
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Resource requirements
It is easy to suggest solution to Sri Lankasyouth unemployment problem, but harder toimplement them.
Successful implementation of a better
education system involves commitment anddedication from many individuals and manymore resource dedication as well.
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Human resource- a panel of seniors capable
of reforming the prevailing system
Monetary assistance
Time
Positive thinking Commitment, proposals of the public
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oss es o u ngthis need under the
current socio-economicenvironment
Awareness of the Government andthe General public.
Enthusiasm of the general public
But theres a mismatch between thedemand and the existing vacancies
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Conclusion
Sri Lanka is a country with great potential, even thoughpoverty is still a major issue.
Whole society must contribute to education of thechildren.
Possibilities abound if these young people have proper
education and exposure to practical training. Education system will work only if the teacher show
dedication and care.
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LETS BE QUALIFIEDNOT TO BE A VICTIMOF UNEMPLOYMENT
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