Developing alternative employment opportunities for young women and men with primary or secondary education. Is very much linked to the nature and extent of education and training which. Vocational education in Sri Lanka is institutionalized outside the formal educational system. The problem is connected with the issue of skills development within the general educational.

Changing the social perceptions of State employment and self-employment. He preference for public sector employment is more pronounced among in-school youth as. With regard to the preferred sector of employment, there are significant ethnic and regional. There are social and cultural factors that discourage youth to opt for self-employment. Pro-active measures to improve the image and life chances of self-employed persons could.

Increased understanding between employers and employees. Ne of the major problems with regard to employability and employment of young men and women has been the mismatch between the perceived needs of employees and their own actual. For instance, most employers presumed that young people would like to have an. Interesting job or to earn a lot of money. However, these were not the main preferences of men and. Valued those with a certificate from a training institute thereby possessing some s.

Nother important issue that deserves attention is the fact that many youth in the survey put more emphasis on non-material, long-term benefits of work than on immediate material rewards like a. They pay greater attention to independence, authority, ability to use their skills, job. Security, a work place closer to their residence, etc. When we look at the salaries they wish to have,. And more youth will have to find employment in the future.