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Cause of youth unemployment in the gulf region - Coggle Diagram
Cause of youth unemployment in the gulf region
Mismatch between education and job market needs
Education still focuses on more traditional jobs whereas the job market isevolving towards technology
Preference for theoretical vs demand for technical
Early age unemployment even with recognised degrees due to rise of AI
Dependence on expatriate workforce
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Workers from other countries fill both skilled and unskilled jobs
Strong competition in job market
Not a problem in the past but now the gulf population increases.
Preference for public sector jobs
Overflow of applicants for government jobs
Increased competition in the workforce
Stable, secure and well-paid government jobs
Technological barriers
Technology has evolved over a very short timespan so what was not available when this generation was being educated is now a requirement
Some people do not have access to enough tecnological items: wifi, latest devices etc.
AI is taking over jobs
Personal connections
People that have connections with well-known employers are likely to land a job sooner and more easily
Disadvantages hard workers that may not be in touch with such personlities.
Inequity within the employment system