And where are the jobs for young people?
Negative perceptions of young job seekers, particularly Generation Y, and the need for improved employers’ attitudes was a major theme at the Youth Employment Summit. Barriers identified by civil society groups, political parties, trade unions and business representatives included employer perceptions that young people were a “risk”.
The unemployment rate for youth increased to 17.2% for the year to March 2009. This was higher than the 14.3% recorded for the year to March 2008. The youth unemployment rate remains well above the annual average rate for all persons (5%).
