Tag: Youth Employment
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia confronts Kangaroo Tribe risk as grads rely on parents
Introduction: A new trend takes root in Malaysia Across several high-cost cities in Malaysia, a growing number of university graduates find themselves stranded between sky‑high rents and a shrinking pool of high‑skilled jobs. The result is a phenomenon some experts are calling the “Kangaroo Tribe”—a generation that hops between modest gigs and family support, leaning…
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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia Risks a Kangaroo Tribe Phenomenon as Graduates Move Back Home
Overview: A Growing Phenomenon in Malaysia In several wealthy nations, soaring living costs and scarce high-skilled jobs have forced young graduates to stay with their parents well into adulthood. Now, Malaysia faces a similar challenge, raising concerns about a trend some are calling a “Kangaroo Tribe”—a generation of educated young adults who remain at home…
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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investment to Create Jobs for Youth
Community Leader Calls for Local Investment to Tackle Youth Unemployment The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has issued a clarion call for investors to establish businesses in her community to provide sustainable employment opportunities for young people. Speaking at a recent gathering, she emphasized that economic development starts with local initiatives and…
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Mankessim Nkwanta Queenmother Urges Investors to Create Jobs and Tackle Unemployment
Community Leader Calls for Investment to Create Jobs The Queenmother of Mankessim Nkwanta, Nana Yaa Nyakoah II, has appealed to local and international investors to establish businesses in her community as a strategic move to reduce unemployment among the area’s youth. Speaking at a recent public gathering, she emphasized that job creation is not only…
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Why Young People with Everyday Mental Health Challenges Should Be in Work: Milburn’s Call to Reframe Welfare
Introduction: A bold claim with real implications Labour’s worklessness tsar, Alan Milburn, has sparked renewed debate by suggesting that many young people in their twenties who experience what professionals would call “normal” mental health conditions could—and should—be in work. His comments challenge conventional welfare narratives, which often treat anxiety and depression as insurmountable barriers to…
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Young people with normal mental health conditions should be in work, Labour argues
Policy debate reignites over youth mental health and work In a recent push that has reignited the debate over how mental health intersects with employment, Labour’s worklessness adviser argues that many young adults with what is usually classified as “normal” mental health conditions could and should be in work. The claim challenges the prevailing notion…
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Young people with ‘normal’ mental health issues should be in work, says Labour’s worklessness tsar
Introduction: a rethink on how mental health and work intersect Labour’s worklessness adviser, former prime ministerial adviser Alan Milburn, has sparked a debate about how young people with what many describe as “normal” mental health conditions—such as anxiety and depression that are common but not severe—are supported in the job market. He argues these individuals…
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Kasoa Mankrado Urges Youth to Embrace Agriculture Amid Water Crisis Alarm
Kasoa’s Mankrado Makes a Strong Case for Youth in Agriculture The Mankrado of Kasoa Kwao-Mensah Krom, Nana Otuboah Kwesi Gariba, has delivered a timely appeal to the town’s young residents: turn your attention to agriculture as a viable path to improved livelihoods. In a statement reflecting concerns about economic opportunities for youth and the broader…
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Why More Young Singaporeans Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Degrees
Emerging Trends: Youths Shifting Toward Skilled Trades In Singapore, a quiet but growing shift is taking place. While universities light up with aspirations for engineering, research, or creative careers, a rising number of young people are discovering the value of skilled trades. From plumbing and lift technology to modern farming and agricultural technology, the trades…
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Skilled Trades in Singapore: More Young People Choose Hands-On Careers
Shifting Notions of Success: Why Trades Appeal Today In Singapore, traditional notions of a white-collar future are meeting a growing appetite for hands-on work. While many young people still pursue university degrees, a noticeable shift is underway: more are considering skilled trades such as agriculture, plumbing, and lift technician roles as viable, lucrative careers. This…