The HSRC's response to graduate unemployment: an experiential learning and personal skills development initiative to prepare for the world of work

SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2021
TITLE AUTHOR(S): P.Reddy, Y.Shean, R.Gaida, S.Ramlagan
KEYWORDS: HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 12848
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/19431
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/19431

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Abstract

The unemployment rate in South Africa has risen to an all-time high of 32.6%. 43% of young people are unemployed or have been employed in short-term work that is not sustainable nor related to their field of study. This includes thousands of young South Africans with tertiary qualifications.