Guide for the Reduction of Youth Unemployment in the City of Cucuta Guía para la Reducción del Desempleo Juvenil en la Ciudad de Cúcuta

Abstract

Youth unemployment is a significant challenge that affects societies worldwide, generating concern both at the economic and social levels. In a context where the transition from education to employment has become increasingly complex, a crucial factor contributing to this issue is the lack of work experience among young individuals. “There is historically a structural imbalance of an excess supply of workers and a shortage of jobs, which has translated into high rates of unemployment and informality that characterize the metropolitan area,” says economist, professor and researcher Alexander Botello. This lack of experience creates a detrimental cycle: securing employment requires experience, yet obtaining work experience is challenging without an initial job. This research work delves into the analysis of this issue, identifying work experience as the primary cause of youth unemployment and proposing a concrete solution: a step-by-step guide to securing the first job. Throughout this document, we will explore the reasons behind the lack of experience, its consequences in the lives of young people, and how this guide can serve as a valuable tool to address and mitigate this challenge facing our youth. In doing so, we hope to provide a practical and effective approach to provide employment opportunities for a generation seeking its place in the workforce.