7月青年失业率升至17.8% 多地人社部门采取措施

Group 1 - The youth unemployment rate in urban areas for individuals aged 16-24 reached 17.8% in July 2025, an increase of 3.3 percentage points from June [1] - The overall employment situation in China remains stable, with the urban survey unemployment rate at 5.2% in July, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [1] - The number of college graduates in 2025 is expected to reach 12.22 million, an increase of 430,000 from the previous year, marking a historical high [1] Group 2 - A report from 51job indicates that while the supply of college graduates is abundant, there are structural issues, including a rising proportion of graduates with master's degrees and a disconnect between some majors and market needs [2] - Over 57% of the 2025 graduates began job preparation in their junior year, indicating a shift in job-seeking behavior [2] - Local governments have introduced measures to promote employment for college graduates, such as financial incentives for companies hiring recent graduates [2] Group 3 - The central government has issued guidelines to improve the employment service system for college graduates, including integrating unemployed graduates into social assistance programs [3] - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has emphasized the need for effective support measures, including vocational training and job placement services, to stabilize the employment situation for graduates [3]