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Degrees Don't Guarantee Jobs: Global Unemployment Crisis Deepens

9/22/2025

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Bangladesh's educated unemployment crisis sees one in three unemployed individuals holding a degree.
The Ministry of Education plans to create Employment & Entrepreneurship Development Centres in universities to bridge the skills gap.
Graduates face challenges finding jobs due to a disconnect between university training and market demands.
South Africa's job market faces pressure, prompting calls for a national summit on mass layoffs and economic stagnation.
In South Korea, startup employment has halved in three years, leading to mass layoffs and increased competition for roles.

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Bangladesh's educated unemployment crisis sees one in three unemployed individuals holding a degree.
The Ministry of Education plans to create Employment & Entrepreneurship Development Centres in universities to bridge the skills gap.
Graduates face challenges finding jobs due to a disconnect between university training and market demands.
South Africa's job market faces pressure, prompting calls for a national summit on mass layoffs and economic stagnation.
In South Korea, startup employment has halved in three years, leading to mass layoffs and increased competition for roles.