The workforce is often not a particularly rewarding place for young people, yet the quality of employment is vital to retention of staff. The Ministry of Youth Affairs has 2 functions 1. Policy advice on issues which affect young people youth employment is a key priority. Youth Development Programmes. Youth development is a process which recognises the need for a holistic approach.
Unemployment is concentrated in groups of young people with particular experiences.
A skills training approach is vital as programmes are not relevant to all. The youth development approach is a prerequisite for some. The youth development approach focuses on young people s strengths. The prerequisites are a sense of identity, self-worth, and industry. Otherwise they very easily turn to gangs, drugs, and crime.