Source: yutok, Post Courier, Wednesday October 12, 2011
THE issue of unemployment facing new graduates and school leavers is a problem in PNG.
It affects the young and academic elite of this country. Most of them have spent years of their education in college, tertiary and university and graduate with diplomas, degrees, masters and Phds.
Unfortunately, the system cannot accommodate their wish for employment. Such is the case every year for graduating students.
Even the students before graduating from university knew too well that getting into a formal employment sector is a hard tussle.
Even while studying overseas, some students make contacts with friends, family members and relatives back home to be on a lookout for jobs that are being advertised in papers and some of them even apply prior to returning.
But it’s a pity our employment system both in government and private sector cannot recruit all of them.
It’s the struggle to search for employment every year. There are many untold stories of our young graduates who are still waiting for job opportunities.
It’s a sad tale for the country and qualified elite. Each year, the country sees hundreds of students dropping out of the formal education system.
And each year, there are good number of students completing their education. These two groups of people want jobs but it’s a challenge finding one.
Those graduating with good qualification are the most affected because despite their papers, there is very little opportunity to use their knowledge and skills.
For many questions are racing across their minds, asking why there isn’t much opportunity available. Government is blamed for not providing enough opportunities.
This is also the same in the private sector. Unemployment problems continue to affect this country.
Unemployment is an issue that needs to be properly addressed, but how its going to be addressed is a matter for debate?
It needs all stakeholders getting involved in discussions to find solutions.
Something must be done and it’s time the country needs to act before it’s too late.Frank GOI,
Auckland, NZ
It affects the young and academic elite of this country. Most of them have spent years of their education in college, tertiary and university and graduate with diplomas, degrees, masters and Phds.
Unfortunately, the system cannot accommodate their wish for employment. Such is the case every year for graduating students.
Even the students before graduating from university knew too well that getting into a formal employment sector is a hard tussle.
Even while studying overseas, some students make contacts with friends, family members and relatives back home to be on a lookout for jobs that are being advertised in papers and some of them even apply prior to returning.
But it’s a pity our employment system both in government and private sector cannot recruit all of them.
It’s the struggle to search for employment every year. There are many untold stories of our young graduates who are still waiting for job opportunities.
It’s a sad tale for the country and qualified elite. Each year, the country sees hundreds of students dropping out of the formal education system.
And each year, there are good number of students completing their education. These two groups of people want jobs but it’s a challenge finding one.
Those graduating with good qualification are the most affected because despite their papers, there is very little opportunity to use their knowledge and skills.
For many questions are racing across their minds, asking why there isn’t much opportunity available. Government is blamed for not providing enough opportunities.
This is also the same in the private sector. Unemployment problems continue to affect this country.
Unemployment is an issue that needs to be properly addressed, but how its going to be addressed is a matter for debate?
It needs all stakeholders getting involved in discussions to find solutions.
Something must be done and it’s time the country needs to act before it’s too late.Frank GOI,
Auckland, NZ
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