THE PROBLEM OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY

The purpose of this article is to study the labor market, youth employment and unemployment, as well as to develop measures to improve the social protection system for unemployed youth in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Research methodology. The study used methods of economic and statistical, comparative, and system analysis, as well as methods such as generalization, systematization, and historical and logical analysis. The source of information for the study was the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of labour and social protection of population of Kazakhstan, the resources of the media and the Internet.
Originality / value of the research. The scientific and practical significance of the study is that the conclusions and conclusions obtained in the course of the study are applied to the problem of youth unemployment and its solution, and contribute to the development of the labor market economy.
Findings: the analysis of the problems of youth employment, labor market and unemployment in Kazakhstan is carried out; the main causes of youth unemployment in Kazakhstan are identified; recommendations for reducing youth unemployment are given.

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