TTLV: Employment issues of youth in Phu Binh district - Thai Nguyen province (case study in Dao Xa commune and Huong Son town)

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Duong Thanh Hien             

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: August 20, 1985

4. Place of birth: Thai Nguyen

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2998/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 30, 2013 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No.

7. Thesis topic name:Employment issues of youth in Phu Binh district - Thai Nguyen province (case study in Dao Xa commune and Huong Son town)

8. Major: Sociology Code: 60.31.03.01

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang

10. Summary of thesis results:

Employment plays an important role in social life, it has a direct impact and governs the entire life of individuals. In this topic, the author will help to better understand the current employment situation of young people in Phu Binh district. Accordingly, the majority of young people in the district have jobs, the jobs they do are also very diverse. The income of the majority of young people in the research area is relatively high, but their working hours are mostly over 8 hours/day and the working conditions are not good. The main reason for young people to choose their current jobs is that they are suitable for their expertise, abilities, interests and needs. Most young people feel satisfied with the job they are doing and they have little need to change that job. For young people who are unemployed, nearly half of them have worked before. The area they want to work in is mainly the State sector, the rate of choosing to work in joint venture companies is also very significant. In addition to socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, education level, etc., social capital, family circumstances, and local mechanisms and policies also have a certain influence on the employment of young people in the study area.

11. Practical application:

These results provide some reference information for managers and policy makers to solve employment for young people, especially rural youth. At the same time, they help young people, especially young people, have the right orientation in the process of choosing a career and job for themselves.

12. Further research directions: None

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Duong Thanh Hien2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 20/08/19854. Place of birth: Thai Nguyen

5. Admission decision number: 2998/QD-XHNV-SDH. Dated: December 30, 2013 of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: The issue of youth employment in Phu Binh district - Thai Nguyen province (A case study of Dao Xa commune and Huong Son town)

8. Major: Sociology 9. Code: 60.31.03.01

10. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Employment plays an important role in social life. It has directly influenced and dominated the entire life of individuals. This research provides insight into the situation of the today's employment youth in Phu Binh district. In particular, the majority of young people in this district have jobs which are also very diverse. The income of the greater number of the youth in the investigated area is relatively high but they work long hours per day (mostly on 8 hours/day), with poor working conditions. In addition, the research identifies the most significant factors when choosing current jobs among the young people here are the major, capability, interest and need. Most young people feel satisfied with their jobs and they have less demand to change jobs. For unemployed young people, nearly half of them have had jobs before. The area in which they wish to work is mainly the state sector; the significant proportion choosing to work in the joint venture is shown. In addition to demographic characteristics such as age, gender, education level,…, the elements in terms of social capital, family circumstances and local policies also have impact on the youth employment in the research area.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

These results provide some information for managers, dealing with employment youth, especially, the rural youth. Besides that, they help young people to have the right direction in the process of career options and jobs for themselves.

13. Further research: None

14. Thesis-related publications: None