Underemployment and Skills Mismatch

Many Gen Z hold jobs for which they are overqualified, or work gig/temporary positions involuntarily. Factors: Mismatch between education and market needs, credential inflation. Data: OECD shows many youth are “NEET” (Not in Education, Employment or Training) at ~14%
. Impacts: Skill erosion, wasted human capital, frustration, and economic waste.