By Umamah Basit, Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. According to recent statistics published by the OECD and the World Bank, youth unemployment rates are highest in the Middle East and North Africa (40.6%), followed by South Asia (31.1%), Europe and Central Asia (24.4%.), Latin America (23.2%), and East Asia & Pacific (18.4%). Youth unemployment is a growing … Continue reading
Last week, the annual job fair, Connecticum, was held in Berlin, Germany. Over a three-day period, 350 employers were present at the fair and offered information, jobs, and internships to young people seeking to advance their careers. The OYED Youth Committee was present to interview the youth concerning their opinions on youth unemployment and the … Continue reading