The Analysis of Career Choice Factors and Ways to Address Unemployment Problems among Youths at the Perak State Youth Council

Abstract

This study examines the factors of career choice among youths and ways to overcome unemployment problems in the State of Perak. Qualitative approach with the use of Hermeneutic Method is used in this study. Questionnaires were distributed to 100 youths in Perak state consisting of 50 youths living in rural areas and 50 youths living in urban areas. The findings show that there are various difficulties faced by youths in obtaining jobs in rural areas compared to the difficulties faced by youth in urban areas. Similarly, ways to overcome unemployment problems among youths in rural areas compared to urban areas. The findings show that lesser job opportunities have contributed to the major factors of unemployment and youth unemployment in rural and urban areas. The conclusions from this study show some important decisions in identifying the difficulty factors of youths getting jobs in rural and urban areas as well as measures to address these problems. Cooperation from various parties can reduce the difficulty and unemployment problems that occur among youths in Perak.