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.

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.

Youth and Youth Research in Sri Lanka. Changing the social perceptions of State employment and self-employment. Changing the social perceptions of State employment and self-employment. For instance, over 50 per cent of. Developing alternative employment opportunities for young women and men with primary or se. Understanding incentives for young people.