Comenius Multilateral Project2013- 2015

CHALLENGE, SELF- CONFIDENCE, INITIATIVE IN EUROPE

LICEUL TEHNOLOGIC OLTCHIMROMANIA PRESENTS

ROMANIAN YOUNG PEOPLE AND LABOUR MARKET INCLUSION

Expectations that young people have in the labour market vary significantly depending on previous experience on the labour market.

Young people who haven’t had experience in the labour market usually have unrealistic projections and expectations.

After the direct interaction with a job, young people’ s expectations change, adapting to what the labour market may actually provide.

Regarding the time of hiring, opinions are divided:

some young people consider it necessary to hire during school to gain experience,

others just at the completion of studies.

ROMANIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY AGE AND SEX

14%

8%

23%

28%

13%

14%

AGE

Under 25

Aged 25- 29

Aged 30-39

Aged 40- 49

Aged 50-55

Over 55

59%

41%

SEX

Men

Women

ROMANIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY LEVEL OF STUDIES

74%

19%

7%

Primary and gym-nasium

Secondary and post- secondary training

Academic training

VÂLCEA UNEMPLOYMENT RATEBY AGE AND LEVEL OF STUDIES

22%

78%

Under 30 Aged 30-55

34%

49%

17%

Primary and gymnasium training

Secondary and post secondary training

Academic training

Age Level of studies

MOST REQUIRED JOBS

Unqualified worker in road maintenance Shop assistant Unqualified worker in demolition Locksmith Oversized vehicles driver Waiter Truck and cars driver Trade worker

JOBS OFFER

o Systems and machinery operators Assemblers of machinery and equipment Unqualified workers Workers in manufacturing industry Public administration and defense clerk

Social insurance clerk in the public system

Health and social care Financial and insurance broker Water distribution, sanitation and waste

management worker Extractive industry

Considering the information presented above there is a clear cut distinction between the employers

offer and the requirements and training of the unemployed.

This could be due to both the elimination of vocational schools and trade schools, which limits the employment options and the discrepancy between the training offered by schools and the employers' needs.

Students and parents still show a strong tendency to theoretical education considering VET programs as a "second level" option, suitable for students with lower academic aspirations and abilities.

THE IDEAL JOB

Considering the amount of work, salary and intrinsic motivation, young people have the following 4 concepts:

Job without work- less work, no responsibilities, lots of money

Job on good money- money is the most important factor, no matter the amount of work or work satisfaction

Job with pleasure- no matter the amount of work or the salary, it is my calling!

Ideal job? Maybe in an ideal world!- “not even in our dreams”, say pragmatics.

FINDING A JOB

Regarding employment opportunities that young people have today, the universally accepted opinion is that a job tailored on young people’s requirements and training is becoming more difficult to get, especially for freshmen.

Regarding the sources of information to obtain a job, young people are more oriented

to unravel themselves search the internet, newspapers, job portals, trade fairs, relationships,acquaintances or directlyto the employing company

to turn to specialized institutions / work placement agencies

(less likely)

YOUNG PEOPLE’S NEEDS REPORTED TO LABOUR MARKET

Young people are concerned about: the quality of employment and respect for

the rights based society (wage level, professional development)

authorities involvement in solving problems related to the functioning of the local economy

development of programs and projects to help and support young people (disabled, unemployed, from orphanages, vocational counseling centers)

correlation of school curriculum with employment offers( partnerships between companies and technological schools/ universities).

THE UNEMPLOYED BENEFITS

Registered unemployed have the following benefits: Monthly unemployment salary on a period

of 12 months Professional counseling and mediation in

finding a job Free access to training courses ( qualification, requalification,

specialization)

The information for this material has been provided by the local and national Employment Agency and

the National Association of Citizens Advice Offices.