Unemployment is when a person who can work and wants to work cannot find a job. Have you ever heard adults talk about job loss or layoffs? These are situations that can lead to unemployment. It happens for various reasons—sometimes businesses close or technology changes, making some jobs disappear. Other times, there might be more people looking for jobs than there are jobs available.
For example, during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down, which left numerous restaurant workers unemployed.
Unemployment affects not just individuals and families but also our community and the whole country. It can lead to poverty and social problems. That's why the government has programs to help people who are unemployed, like job training and unemployment benefits.
But did you know that you, as a student, can help prevent unemployment in your future? By staying curious, continuously learning, and developing new skills, you can be ready for a changing job market. After all, the work world of tomorrow may be quite different from today's!