GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY AND EDUCATIONAL SECTOR IN GCC COUNTRIES: A MACRO LEVEL STUDY
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Present paper discusses the employability of graduates in GCC countries and the role of various stakeholders in promoting skills development. Paper states that lack of alignment between government economic policies, private sector industry and the educational institutions is the reason behind worsening of employability. Paper remind that youth unemployment is the fundamental seed of Arab Spring and accordingly it highlight the relevance of this issue in the present context. Paper emphasize that smooth school to work transition requires equipping young graduates for the workplace before they become job seekers. Employability of youth concerns an array of stakeholders including the public and private sector, educational institutions, government and other companies. Paper conclude that GCC governments are required to create and environment wherein the skills and attributes of graduates match the requirements in labor market so that ambition of youth matches the vision of the economic diversification plans.
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Reji D. Nair
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