Close the Unemployment Gap: Choose A Digital Career | Regent

Описание: Facing the choice between entering the job market or continuing your studies is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. The pressure is justified by the numbers: while 37.7% of high school graduates are currently unemployed, that rate plummets to just 7.5% for those with a tertiary qualification.
In this video, we break down the strategic qualification ladder—from one-year Higher Certificates to three-year Bachelor’s degrees—and how each tier impacts your earning potential and career depth. We explore how to future-proof your path by aligning your personal passions with high-growth sectors like Fintech, Cyber Security, and Digital Marketing.
Whether you are looking for a fast-track into the workforce or a long-term route to senior management, discover how a "stack of skills" can make you indispensable in the digital economy. Your future is defined by the intersection of your interests and the trends that matter.
TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - The Big Choice: To Study or to Work?
00:36 - The Staggering Stats: 37.7% vs 7.5% Unemployment
01:40 - Higher Certificates (NQF 5): Your One-Year Fast Track
02:51 - Entrepreneurship & Retail Management Pathways
03:52 - Diplomas (NQF 6): Balancing Theory and Practice
05:08 - Bachelor’s Degrees (NQF 7): The Senior Management Route
06:25 - Contingency Planning: Bridging Courses & Redoing Exams
07:22 - Strategic Supplementation: Enhancing Roles with Short Courses
08:11 - The Future-Proof Blueprint: How to Choose Wisely
09:19 - Growth Trends: Logisticians vs. Customer Service
10:59 - 6 High-Demand Digitally Focused Career Sectors
13:12 - Final Thought: Building Your Personal Skill Stack


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