| Survey of Educated Unemployed Youth at Bawngkawn | NSS.GJTC | 11th July, 2024 |
Objectives
- Understanding Ground Realities: Collect first-hand data on the challenges faced by educated unemployed youths, such as skill gaps, lack of job opportunities, or systemic barriers.
- Research Skill Development: Equip students with hands-on experience in designing surveys, collecting data, and analysing results.
- Promoting Social Awareness: Increase students’ understanding of socio-economic issues, fostering empathy and a sense of responsibility.
- Data-Driven Insights: Gather insights to identify patterns, such as industries with surplus labour, common skill deficiencies, or geographic disparities in employment.
- Policy Suggestions: Provide recommendations based on the findings to stakeholders, such as educational institutions, government bodies, or NGOs.
- Engagement with the Community: Strengthen college-community ties by engaging with local youth and understanding their aspirations and challenges.
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced Employability for Students: Students gain practical skills in research methodology, communication, and critical thinking, which can improve their employability.
- Community Empowerment: The survey results could empower unemployed youths by shedding light on their issues and advocating for targeted solutions.
- Informing Stakeholders: The findings could guide policymakers, educators, and industry leaders in developing more effective employment programs and educational curriculums.
- Building a Knowledge Base: Creation of a repository of data and insights that can be used for further research or action plans.
- Fostering Collaboration: Opportunity for partnerships between colleges, local governments, and organizations to address unemployment challenges.
- Encouraging Grassroots Solutions: Inspiring students and communities to co-create solutions, such as skill-building workshops, mentoring programs, or entrepreneurship initiatives.
By aligning objectives with outcomes, the survey can be a valuable tool for both the students conducting it and the community it serves.
