Job creation, according to the free dictionary.com is the process by which the number of jobs in an economy increases. Governments may roll out measures that reduce unemployment. The Private Sector does create jobs too.
The International Labor Organization (I.L.O.)asserts that, in sub-Saharan Africa, unemployment rates remain relatively low, as the vast majority of employable active youth cannot afford not to work. The UN agency states further that, of the 38.1 percent of the estimated total working poor in sub-Saharan Africa, young people account for 23.5 percent.
The World Population Review defines the unemployment rate as the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labor force. By extension, therefore, the unemployment rate includes workers who currently do not work, although they can.
It is certain that unemployment rates have a close correlation with job creation. It is obvious that the more jobs are created, the more people get employed. Numerous jobs exist and can be created in the different sectors of the economy.
One major area that has the potential to churn out a good number of jobs in the ICT Sector. Apart from the common ICT jobs such as ICT teaching, the many money transfer services, and remote jobs, there are more jobs created by ICT Knowledge and Skills, especially for the youth.
These are some of them: Computer Service Technicians. They may also be referred to as Computer Repair Technicians. They repair computer hardware and software. Another is Cyber Security Specialists. They may be referred to as Cyber Security Analysts.
They protect computer networks and systems. There is also a Data Analyst. Data Analysts develop insight and get information through the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. They may also be called academic data Analysts.Mallory.com.au outlines more of such jobs. Data Centre Technicians. A data center technician maintains computer hardware networks and data servers.
They basically keep a company’s data safe and secure. A Data Scientist is almost the same as a data analyst. A data scientist however is expected to use advanced programming skills more often. They build complex behavioral models using big data. A Database Administrator sees to database security, integrity, and performance. They ensure data standards are consistent, data is accessible by users as needed. They also solve any problems encountered by users.
It’s quite plain that ICT has become a powerful force in job creation in general and for the youth especially. It is therefore imperative that the youth take advantage of these openings to secure gainful, lasting jobs for themselves. One fact that remains is that these are fields that require higher learning and intricate training.
These are skills and competencies that cannot be mastered easily by roadside apprentices or basic and senior high school leavers. With the professions outlined by mallory.com.au so far, anyone can conclude that even the sky is not a limit when it comes to the Importance of ICT in job creation, especially for the youth.
Another profession under ICT is Database Analyst. This group of professionals design, evaluate, review and implement databases. They primarily analyze gathered information. They may be hired to maintain and update existing databases. Then there are hardware engineers.
Also termed computer hardware engineers, they supervise the manufacture and installation of computer systems, services, circuit boards, and chips, as well as the testing of equipment. It is a very lucrative field. They also work with routers, printers, and keyboards.
An IT Consultant is an experienced and confident professional who finds work by competing for service contracts. They are mostly independent contractors but sometimes, they are into regular employment with large manufacturers of software, software, and systems houses and management consultancy firms. They can find clients across most industries.
The seven or so ICT professions outlined in this article can easily be employed by international organizations, government agencies, corporate bodies, financial and educational institutions, security setups, and even ICT firms, etc.
Individuals with requisite ICT skills, knowledge, and competencies can set up their own business to provide services such as SEO setup and auditing and ERP set up and maintenance, web design, building and management, and so on. Opportunities abound in social media management, digital marketing, email marketing, and lead generation.
The truth just remains that, our world is now an ICT world. Correspondingly, immeasurable opportunities thrive. Job creation has never been this widespread. Thanks to ICT.
Lit Empowerment and Support Incorporated has come on the scene to contribute its widow’s mite to the ICT Job creation evolution by empowering the youth, especially, those in the developing countries with Ghana as the focal point, so that they can take their destinies in their own hands to reduce poverty to it’s the barest minimum and eventual expulsion.
Lit implores all and sundry to join it and promote this agenda by assisting it in any way possible; sponsorships, grants, partnerships, donations of IT equipment, and training in ICT of the less privileged communities and their schools so as to realize this dream of job creation in ICT.
REFERENCES
Global Employment Trends For Youth 2020:Africa-I.L.O.
Mallory.com.au
The Free Dictionary.com
World Population Review
Global Employment Trends For Youth 2020:Africa-I.L.O.
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