Tag: graduates
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Free Tertiary Education and the Vision 2023 Drive for Jobless Graduates
Introduction: A Bold Step Toward Accessible Higher Education Namibia’s government has announced a landmark shift: tertiary and vocational education will be free starting this year. Championed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the policy seeks to ease the burden of registration fees and loan debt for students and families while aligning higher education with the country’s Vision…
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Were Their Degrees ‘Wasted’? From Graduates to Fishmonger, Livestreamer, Tyre Mechanic
Rethinking the Degree in a Changing Economy For years, a college degree was touted as the passport to a stable, well‑paying career. Yet as the job market shifts with automation, gig work, and evolving consumer habits, many graduates find themselves charting unexpected paths. From working as a fishmonger to running livestreams and repairing tyres, the…
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Were their degrees ‘wasted’? From graduates to fishmonger, livestreamer, tyre mechanic
Introduction: The question on many graduates’ minds Across nations, universities produce millions of degree holders who enter a labor market far different from the one imagined during campus celebrations. The headline question—”Were their degrees wasted?”—is often less a condemnation of individual effort than a reflection of evolving job markets, skill mismatches, and the complex realities…
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When the Stable Path Isn’t So Stable: Fresh Graduates Turning to Startups Amid Job Uncertainty
The Shifting Why Behind Graduates’ Careers For years, the conventional route for fresh graduates has been to secure a stable job, climb the corporate ladder, and gradually build a financial cushion. But in Singapore, a growing number of new degree holders are choosing a different path. Faced with persistent job applications that yield little or…
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The stable path is no longer stable: How job uncertainty is nudging some fresh graduates to start businesses
Intro: A shift in the mindset of new graduates Fresh graduates typically look to the job market for security, structure, and a clear career ladder. But in recent years, many are finding that the traditional route — land a stable job, climb the corporate ladder, and buy a home later — feels uncertain. In Singapore,…
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Uhuru Kenyatta Urges Graduates to Lead with Integrity and Pursue Justice and Peace
Former President Calls for Ethical Leadership Among Graduates In a keynote address framed around service, former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged Kenya’s newest cohort of graduates to adopt ethical leadership, integrity, and a commitment to justice and peace as they transition from classrooms to communities and public life. Speaking to graduates gathered in a ceremony that…
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Uhuru Kenyatta Calls Graduates to Lead with Integrity, Pursue Justice and Peace
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Urges Graduates to Lead with Integrity In a keynote address to a new generation entering public life and professional service, former President Uhuru Kenyatta emphasized the core values of ethical leadership, integrity, and accountability. Speaking to graduates in Nairobi on Friday evening, he urged them to seize the moment with a…
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HYT Consulting Launches 2025 Employability Bootcamp to Narrow Graduate Gap in Nigeria and Ghana
HYT Consulting Expands Its Flagship Bootcamp to Fight Graduate Unemployment HYT Consulting, a prominent human capital development firm with a footprint across Nigeria and Ghana, has announced the second edition of its flagship Employability Bootcamp. Scheduled for 3–7 November 2025 in Lagos, the five-day program is designed to equip recent graduates with practical skills and…
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HYT Consulting Launches Second Employability Bootcamp to Bridge Graduate Gap in 2025
HYT Consulting Expands Its Mission Again with a 2025 Employability Bootcamp HYT Consulting, a leading human capital development firm with operations across Nigeria and Ghana, has announced the second edition of its flagship Employability Bootcamp. The five-day program is scheduled to run from 3 to 7 November 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, signaling HYT’s continued commitment…