CMY2601
Assignment 1 (FULL
ANSWERS) Semester 1
2025
DUE March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
1. Give an outline of how the education system influences the unemployment of the youth. (10) 2.
Discuss the integrated approach to preventing substance abuse and provide your own examples. (15)
QUESTION 1
How the Education System Influences the Unemployment of the Youth
Introduction
Unemployment among the youth is a significant global challenge, with millions of young people
struggling to secure stable jobs even after completing their education. While several factors
contribute to this issue, one of the most critical is the structure and effectiveness of the education
system. An ideal education system should equip students with relevant knowledge, practical skills,
and the ability to adapt to an evolving job market. However, in many countries, education systems
are not adequately aligned with labor market demands, leading to widespread youth
unemployment.
Several aspects of the education system contribute to this problem, including a mismatch between
education and job market needs, outdated curricula, an overemphasis on academic qualifications
rather than practical skills, limited career guidance, a lack of entrepreneurship education,
inadequate vocational training opportunities, rigid educational structures, societal job preferences,
inequality in access to quality education, and insufficient government investment in education
reform. Each of these factors plays a significant role in shaping youth employability. This discussion
will explore these challenges in depth and propose potential solutions to bridge the gap between
education and employment.
Assignment 1 (FULL
ANSWERS) Semester 1
2025
DUE March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
1. Give an outline of how the education system influences the unemployment of the youth. (10) 2.
Discuss the integrated approach to preventing substance abuse and provide your own examples. (15)
QUESTION 1
How the Education System Influences the Unemployment of the Youth
Introduction
Unemployment among the youth is a significant global challenge, with millions of young people
struggling to secure stable jobs even after completing their education. While several factors
contribute to this issue, one of the most critical is the structure and effectiveness of the education
system. An ideal education system should equip students with relevant knowledge, practical skills,
and the ability to adapt to an evolving job market. However, in many countries, education systems
are not adequately aligned with labor market demands, leading to widespread youth
unemployment.
Several aspects of the education system contribute to this problem, including a mismatch between
education and job market needs, outdated curricula, an overemphasis on academic qualifications
rather than practical skills, limited career guidance, a lack of entrepreneurship education,
inadequate vocational training opportunities, rigid educational structures, societal job preferences,
inequality in access to quality education, and insufficient government investment in education
reform. Each of these factors plays a significant role in shaping youth employability. This discussion
will explore these challenges in depth and propose potential solutions to bridge the gap between
education and employment.
