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Study finds that soft rather than technical skills are more effective in getting rural youth jobs. GettyImages

Millions of young South Africans are jobless: study finds that giving them ‘soft’ skills like networking helps their prospects

A mismatch between the skills employers want and what young people have is the major cause of youth unemployment in South Africa. Soft skills are key.
The mismatch between youth skills and labour market expectations makes it challenging for young people to succeed in the world of work. Author provided/APHRC

How youth skills training in Kenya can reduce inequality

The system is well-resourced for urban and well-off families, but leaves the poor and mostly rural youth inadequately prepared.

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