持续用力做好青年就业工作

Group 1 - The employment preferences of the youth are increasingly diverse, necessitating the construction of a more equitable, comprehensive, and flexible employment environment [1][3] - The national urban survey unemployment rate in May was 5.0%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, with the youth unemployment rate declining for three consecutive months, indicating improved absorption capacity of the job market for the youth [1][2] - The decline in youth unemployment is attributed to the continuous improvement of employment stabilization policies, including measures to expand domestic demand and support struggling enterprises, which provide a stable macroeconomic environment for the job market [1][2] Group 2 - The service industry is the largest sector in the national economy and the biggest employer, with the retail sales of consumer goods in May growing by 6.4% year-on-year, reaching the highest level since early 2024, significantly exceeding market expectations [2] - The development of new industries and business models, such as the digital economy and live-streaming job opportunities, offers more diversified employment options for the youth [2] - The high youth unemployment rate is partly due to a mismatch between skills and job requirements, necessitating coordinated efforts in education, training, and employment to enhance youth employability and competitiveness [3]