Unemployment matters, so it's important to create a new wave of young skilled people

Entry-level job to gain experience better than no work

07 April 2021 - 09:23
By Mamiki Matlawa

According to Stats SA, there is a staggering unemployment rate of 63.2% among the youth, accounting for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24. As the emerging workforce, this age bracketĀ find themselves in a difficult position, struggling to secure employment due to the economic downturn and their lack of experience.

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