China to give gig workers and training a lift to keep lid on unemployment
China is prioritizing gig work and vocational training to address job creation challenges amidst economic headwinds, demographic shifts, and external pressures. Human Resources and Social Security Minister Wang Xiaoping highlighted the need to maintain employment for 30 million people lifted out of poverty and to absorb the 12.2 million university graduates entering the job market this year. This focus comes as many positions remain unfilled due to a mismatch between available skills and employer demands.
Wang Xiaoping emphasized the difficulties in job creation and retention given the complex interplay of demographic changes and technological advancements. She noted that the domestic economic recovery requires strengthening amidst a challenging global environment, all of which impact employment prospects. The government's emphasis on gig work and vocational training aims to bridge the skills gap and provide flexible employment opportunities in a rapidly evolving labor market.
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China is prioritizing gig work and vocational training to address job creation challenges amidst economic headwinds, demographic shifts, and external pressures. Human Resources and Social Security Minister Wang Xiaoping highlighted the need to maintain employment for 30 million people lifted out of poverty and to absorb the 12.2 million university graduates entering the job market this year. This focus comes as many positions remain unfilled due to a mismatch between available skills and employer demands.
Wang Xiaoping emphasized the difficulties in job creation and retention given the complex interplay of demographic changes and technological advancements. She noted that the domestic economic recovery requires strengthening amidst a challenging global environment, all of which impact employment prospects. The government's emphasis on gig work and vocational training aims to bridge the skills gap and provide flexible employment opportunities in a rapidly evolving labor market.
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