Comenius Multilateral Project

L ICEUL T EHNOLOGIC OLTCHIM R OMANIA PRESENTS

Expectations that young people have in the labour market vary significantly depending on previous experience on the labour market. Young people who haven’t had experience in the labour market usually have unrealistic projections and expectations. After the direct interaction with a job, young people’ s expectations change, adapting to what the labour market may actually provide.

Regarding the time of hiring, opinions are divided: some young people consider it necessary to hire during school to gain experience, others just at the completion of studies.

R OMANIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY AGE AND SEX

R OMANIA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY LEVEL OF STUDIES

V ÂLCEA UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY AGE AND LEVEL OF STUDIES AgeLevel of studies

M OST REQUIRED JOBS Unqualified worker in road maintenance Shop assistant Unqualified worker in demolition Locksmith Oversized vehicles driver Waiter Truck and cars driver Trade worker

J OBS OFFER o Systems and machinery operators Assemblers of machinery and equipment Unqualified workers Workers in manufacturing industry Public administration and defense clerk

Social insurance clerk in the public system Health and social care Financial and insurance broker Water distribution, sanitation and waste management worker Extractive industry

Considering the information presented above there is a clear cut distinction between the employers offer and the requirements and training of the unemployed.  This could be due to both the elimination of vocational schools and trade schools, which limits the employment options and the discrepancy between the training offered by schools and the employers' needs.

 Students and parents still show a strong tendency to theoretical education considering VET programs as a "second level" option, suitable for students with lower academic aspirations and abilities.

T HE IDEAL JOB Considering the amount of work, salary and intrinsic motivation, young people have the following 4 concepts:  Job without work- less work, no responsibilities, lots of money  Job on good money- money is the most important factor, no matter the amount of work or work satisfaction

 Job with pleasure- no matter the amount of work or the salary, it is my calling!  Ideal job? Maybe in an ideal world!- “not even in our dreams”, say pragmatics.

F INDING A JOB Regarding employment opportunities that young people have today, the universally accepted opinion is that a job tailored on young people’s requirements and training is becoming more difficult to get, especially for freshmen.

Regarding the sources of information to obtain a job, young people are more oriented  to unravel themselves search the internet, newspapers, job portals, trade fairs, relationships, acquaintances or directly to the employing company  to turn to specialized institutions / work placement agencies (less likely)

Y OUNG PEOPLE ’ S NEEDS REPORTED TO LABOUR MARKET Young people are concerned about:  the quality of employment and respect for the rights based society (wage level, professional development)

 authorities involvement in solving problems related to the functioning of the local economy  development of programs and projects to help and support young people (disabled, unemployed, from orphanages, vocational counseling centers)  correlation of school curriculum with employment offers( partnerships between companies and technological schools/ universities).

T HE UNEMPLOYED BENEFITS Registered unemployed have the following benefits: Monthly unemployment salary on a period of 12 months Professional counseling and mediation in finding a job Free access to training courses ( qualification, requalification, specialization)

The information for this material has been provided by the local and national Employment Agency and the National Association of Citizens Advice Offices.