Youth Employment in Kazakhstan: Labor Market Challenges and Development Directions

The purpose of the research is to develop proposals for improving the measures implemented to ensure youth employment based on an analysis of the current state of youth employment and identification of challenges in the youth labor market.

Methodology – the research applied methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the comparative method, which provided a comprehensive analysis of the problem of youth employment. The methods of analysis and synthesis made it possible to carry out a systematic study of statistical indicators, identify key trends and patterns in the development of the youth segment of the labor market of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The comparative method made it possible to identify both general patterns and specific features of the development of the youth labor market in the national context.

Originality / value of the research – origin / value – the significance of this study lies in a comprehensive analysis of youth employment in Kazakhstan through the prism of global trends, national characteristics and best international practices. The study integrates demographic forecasts, the economic complexity index and innovation potential into the context of youth employment, forming the basis for strategic decisions in the field of human capital and sustainable development.

Findings - based on the analysis of the state of youth employment and the factors influencing its level, the author offers recommendations on the introduction of innovative educational models for young people and the creation of conditions for retaining talents in the country.

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