The labor market presents a serious dichotomy: on the one hand, 78% of Argentine employers report that they have difficulties filling the required positions; while 75% of young people indicate that they have problems finding work.
Every August 12th is celebrated the International Youth Daya date that invites us to reflect on the difficulties faced by youths, as well as celebrate the potential they have in the construction of our society.
At the moment, The labor market presents a serious dichotomy: on the one hand, 78% of Argentine employers report that they have difficulties filling the required positions; while 75% of young people indicate that they have problems finding work.
This mismatch between labor supply and demand has never been so evident and dramatic. On the one hand, the technological transformation entails a growing demand for new skills, both technical and human. In fact, the obsolescence of knowledge is advancing at such a speed that it is estimated that by 2025, 50% of all employees will need to be retrained. On the other hand, young people have, like never before, a very marked agenda when it comes to choosing where to work, and concepts such as diversity, environmental impact, well-being or fulfillment are variables that determine the choice of those who are more qualified.
So how can we do to reduce this gap?
Employability has become a challenge for everyone. It is imperative that the formal education system have content aligned with the needs of the labor market, which is increasingly marked by the need for people who know how to work as a team, who have high creativity and resilience, and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. On the other hand, it is necessary to complement the training through practical experience and for this, agile labor regulations are required that facilitate and encourage the access of young people without experience to their first job.
In turn, companies that want to attract young talent have to review their agenda and be extremely consistent between what they say and what they do. Cultural biases still have a strong impact on educational choices, and this is everyone’s responsibility, including families: only a small minority of young people who can enter university do so in careers that will have high job demand. Finally, young people need to develop their capacity for self-learning and the personal responsibility that it means to continuously acquire skills and knowledge to remain employable.
In short, International Youth Day calls on all interested parties to unite in this effort to provide young people with the necessary skills to succeed in today’s world of work. Only through working together and continued commitment can we close the gap and ensure a prosperous future for them and our society.
Managing Director of ManpowerGroup Argentina
Source: Ambito
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