Unemployed youth – who are they?

Why won’t companies employ them? UNEMPLOYED YOUTH BIODIRECTIONAL MISMATCH SKILLS TIME EXPERIENCE EMPLOYERS Reluctant to invest in training of youth, who might change the job soon Lack practical skills, don’t know how to make use of knowledge Can’t work full time while studying LOCATION Mostly in less economically developed areas Mostly in more economically developed areas Prefer full time workers And most of all…

No experience No productivity for the employer No job No chance to gain experience Passive and demotivated youth Waste of workforce and human capital Economic stagnation The experience gap is a vicious circle for the youth and for the economy!

Our way to brige the experience gap? MICROJOBS.ORG Online platform where employers and youth meet halfway! Gain experience Case study module E-intern module Get a job Online CV database for emloyers Graduate job offers

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