Correlation between unemployment and training.

• Author: Asghar, Arooj

Byline: Arooj Asghar

As a result of globalization, today the world is changing rapidly. This is not limited to any particular country. Therefore, Pakistan also has to adapt to the changes in the global environment. Vocational training can play a vital role in connection with the employment. Although, in Pakistan we have seen a lot of unemployed in recent years, which gradually decreased in last few years and is on rise again. Maintaining consistency in any field is the main issue in Pakistan and is a cause of virtually every problem.

Traditional educational system has been a major reason for unemploymentas well as youth unrest in the country. There is a clear contrast between the educational system and employment opportunities in Pakistan. Gradually employment opportunities in the governmental sector has decreased. Therefore, there was a tendency of seeking jobs in the private sector even though there is a great competition to obtain jobs in the private sector. To get through this competition, training is a very important qualification. Therefore a lot of unemployed tended to follow training courses to get the required skill set. Eventually the unemployed who followed training will be better placed to get a job.

There are several organizations now expect their prospective employees to have obtained the requisite skills needed for advertised roles elsewhere. In view of such shifts in the workplace, globalization, and new technologies, the expectations of employers from university graduates has equally increased. Graduates are required to have skills that are relevant to the modern-day workplace. Moreover, Pakistan needs to train young people in employable skills with emphasis on soft skills which has become more important today than ever. Employers expect young people to think outside the box, work in teams, communicate effectively and build their entrepreneurship muscle. It is important for the job seekers and employees to keep themselves abreast of the recent developments in their relevant sector globally. It is a world of fittest now, the one who is fittest will only survive.

A lot of emphasis is currently being placed on what is now often referred to as soft skills. Examples to include positive attitude, forming values, improving perception, career planning, communication, body language, team building, group discussion, social etiquette and manners, stress management and critical thinking. All these qualities are very important to have...