Taiwan – 70 percent of young people are enrolled in universities but only 40 percent of the available jobs need a higher degree

The skills gap between graduates and the job market has reached an alarming level, according to a recent survey released by National Taiwan University’s (NTU) Center for Public Policy and Law, with three out of seven college graduates encountering difficulties landing a job that matches their education.

The poll shows that while nearly 70 percent of young people are enrolled in universities, only 40 percent of the available jobs need a higher degree.

via Skills gap alarming: poll – Taipei Times.

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