YOUTH IN DESTRESSED

The high numbers of unemployment, especially amongst the youth, must
be top of the government agenda. South Africa, with a nearly 50
million-strong population, has an unemployment rate of 25% and the
youth constitute the highest of that percentage. One feels very much
concerned as many matriculants begin writing their final exams, some
will soon join an ever growing number of unemployed youth in South
Africa.

South Africa is a country that is faced with a challenge of growing
unemployment in young people who survive under difficult social
conditions regardless of their educational backgrounds. For those that
have matriculated and have gone through tertiary education, the
frustration becomes even worse when they are unable to enter the job
market due to lack of experience sought by most employers. This
unbearable situation creates a society of young people who would then
seek alternative routes of survival, including involvement in criminal
activities.

With the growing number of matriculants and graduates entering the
limited job market, the governement, businesses and civil society must
come with effective partnerships programmes which aims to contribute
in the eradication of unemployment amongst young people.

As an organization we would plead with the government to place the
issue of youth empowerment high on its agenda, engage several
government department, businesses and civil society to create a
platform for youth from around the country to showcase their
abilities.

What is the solution?

Mr. Jabulani Myeza
Volunteer in Chief - Youth of Choice Organization
Non-profit & Tax Exempt
Website: www.youthofchoice.org
info@youthofchoice.org

"Driving Social Change"