Considerations for career intervention services in global youth workforce development: consensus across policy, research, and practice

Abstract

Youth constitute one-quarter of the global working population (International Labour Organization [ILO] 2013). On the other hand, youth unemployment and poverty rates are increasing at alarming rates in both developing and developed countries (ILO 2016). Moreover, almost 43% of global youth eligible for the labor market is either unemployed or working, but still living in poverty (ILO 2015). In spite of the fact that decent and sustainable work promotes both physical health and psychological well-being for an individual (Blustein et al. 2017), a deficit of decent work opportunities affects about one in three youth aged 15 to 24 (United Nations 2015). Literature across policy, research, and practice domains highlights gaps in educational and career achievement, leading to potential psychosocial risks for global youth; hence poverty, lack of social justice, and the consequent marginalization in the society.

The Past Guides the Future: Implementing the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies

“…For instance, West‐Olatunji et al (2017) discussed culture‐centered cross‐national research methodologies that can spur social change while also embedding cultural humility and health promotion within these transnational research efforts. One recent example of a cross‐national research program involved a Delphi study conducted by policy, practice, and research experts on workforce development from around the world (Nassar, Al‐Qimlass, Karacan Ozdemir, & Tovar, 2019). This initiative sought to gather consensus across this pool of experts in identifying global best practices to combat employment and economic disparities worldwide, leading to a practical handbook for each of these respective stakeholder groups (i.e., policy makers, practitioners, and researchers).…”

“…This initiative sought to gather consensus across this pool of experts in identifying global best practices to combat employment and economic disparities worldwide, leading to a practical handbook for each of these respective stakeholder groups (i.e., policy makers, practitioners, and researchers). The model and handbook for global workforce development has been disseminated and adopted by various countries worldwide since its inception (e.g., Nassar, Al‐Qimlass, & Karacan Ozdemir, 2019; Nassar, Al‐Qimlass, Karacan Ozdemir, & Tovar, 2019; Nassar, Al‐Qimlass, Tovar, & Karacan Ozdemir, 2017). Promising emergent and cross‐disciplinary research methodologies might be harnessed in our efforts to move this social change forward.…”

Innovation Management In The Region-Foreign Practice

“…All three universities were located near the main airport and railway stations, which made this area attractive for potential residents to stay here. In addition, it should be noted that the idea of the Research Triangle was born after the Second world war, when many businessmen began to understand that scientific research is the engine of industrial growth (Nassar et al, 2019). New industries were being created, which required highly qualified specialists and new technologies.…”

Influence Of Gender And Place Of Residence On Education And Employment Accessibility

“…Young people compose a quarter of the world's working population (Nassar, Al-Qimlass, Karacan-Ozdemir, & Tovar, 2019). But the position of youth in the labor market is unstable.…”

“…Moreover, almost 43 % of young people in the world who have entered the labor market either have no work or work, but still live in poverty. The lack of decent work opportunities affects approximately one in three young people aged 15 to 24 years old (Nassar, Al-Qimlass, Karacan-Ozdemir, & Tovar, 2019; Nikiporets-Takigawa, 2018).…”