Symbiosis For Success: Bridging The Youth-Organization Gap In The Arab World – Entrepreneur

Symbiosis For Success: Bridging The Youth-Organization Gap In The Arab World – Entrepreneur

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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, the traditional mantra has long dictated that higher educational qualifications lead to career advancement. However, as we stand at the cusp of a transformative era, it is imperative that we challenge this status quo, and propel ourselves into a future where skills, rather than work experience and academic qualifications, take centerstage in the employment process.The conventional wisdom in the realm of job employment frequently centers on organizations seeking fresh graduates or youth working towards their education qualifications, with a stigma associated with hiring young individuals still in the early stages of university or school. Unfortunately, this mindset has unintentionally created obstacles for young talents who may possess skills, but lack work experience.As the global employment landscape increasingly emphasizes a set of standardized "employment requirements," rather than acknowledging individual skillsets, youth from the MENA region find themselves entering the job market at a disadvantage compared to their global counterparts. According to the 2020 Arab Youth Survey, almost half of young Arabs have contemplated emigrating from the UAE, with 15% actively making plans to do so.

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