HIBAPRESS-RABAT
Are young people ready to invest in what could be their favorable solution for their future? It is true that the non-conformity of their skills can be a problem but where the presence of a plausible professional possibility for them, and to combat skills imbalances as it should be, we can be happy with the fact that young people can maintain a positive aspect in entrepreneurship
However, by 2030, when the world population is expected to reach 8.6 billion, the proportion of young people will increase to more than 20% (UN DESA). Widespread unemployment, underemployment and longer transitions from school to work are among the main challenges facing this growing youth population.
These challenges arise from the lack of adequate professional opportunities for young people, and from the reinforcement of skills imbalances: deficits, surpluses and disparities between acquired skills and skills sought in the world of work.
To address changing skills needs, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems are investing in new learning pathways, launching innovative initiatives and programmes, and developing new partnerships.
New, tailored development programmes must ensure not only functional coherence with the demands of the world of work, but also the transmission of transversal skills and abilities enabling young people to respond to the changing needs of businesses.
