Mr. President, say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay It is an honor to be here today to discuss with you one of the most serious challenges facing Senegal: youth unemployment. All of us here at the Labsy Ababacar Sy English Club are committed to addressing it, as students and makers of change. Youth unemployment is a very important issue for us, both personally and politically. It is clear that Senegal's growth and prosperity relies on our greatest asset: our youth. This is why our first priority should be to ensure that Senegal is a place where our young people can grow and reach their potential; a place of positive outlook for all. Youth unemployment has increasingly become a threat to stability and peace in sub-Saharan Africa, as the recent positive economic growth observed in many African countries has not resulted in job growth opportunities for younger generations. The unemployment crisis has put our economies and societies to the test. Young people have had to bear an unfair burden in the adjustment process, facing high unemployment rates and struggling with unpredictable, low-wage jobs. Our English Club members are committed to supporting Government intervention to provide young people with a good quality offer of work, further education or apprenticeships after they leave formal education. The question we want to address today is: how can we do this? We must first take note of our position. Other countries are adapting education and training systems to increase the number of quality apprenticeships. In this process, closer partnerships are being built with the business community. In France, the law on lifelong learning increases support for apprenticeships for those with fewer qualifications. These efforts are showing tangible results and creating opportunities for young people. President, youth unemployment remains very high, above 12%. Today, in Senegal, young women are more affected by unemployment than young men. Nationally, 71 out of 100 unemployed young people are women. The youth labor market is dominated by unskilled labor and most young people are engaged in agricultural activities. Of the unemployed youth, 46% have no education and 28% have received only primary education. In recent years, many programs have been conducted focusing on promoting youth employment to improve employability, access to finance and access to information on the labor market. Unfortunately, these initiatives have not always produced the desired effects. We can draw three important lessons. First lesson: we must do more to reach young people furthest from the job market, so that they are not forgotten. We must ensure that the government helps them enter the job market. Second lesson: work must continue to ensure the good quality of all government offerings; these offers must be personalized and adapted to each individual, including their skills and qualifications. Regarding apprenticeships in particular, we need programs that provide useful guidance on quality work. The main objective is to help young people enter and remain in the job market. Third lesson: Effective partnerships are in most cases the strongest success factor. A broader and more inclusive change is needed in the way authorities work and communicate with employers and others about awareness-raising opportunities,.