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Examine the impact of an experiential learning initiative on graduate unemployment in South Africa.

December 9, 2025

The HSRC's response to graduate unemployment: an experiential learning and personal skills development initiative to prepare for the world of work

Key Points

Examine the impact of an experiential learning initiative on graduate unemployment in South Africa.
Implemented an experiential learning program
Targeted unemployed young individuals with tertiary qualifications
Focused on personal skills development
South Africa's youth unemployment rate is 32.6%
43% of young people are unemployed or in unsustainable jobs

Abstract

The unemployment rate in South Africa has risen to an all-time high of 32.6%. 43% of young people are unemployed or have been employed in short-term work that is not sustainable nor related to their field of study. This includes thousands of young South Africans with tertiary qualifications.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401efa2d562116f28f9a5c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/30831119