Jiading district, Shanghai has made every effort to stabilize the employment situation for college graduates, and the district government is cooperating with colleges and enterprises to provide them with more opportunities, local media reported on June 7.
Graduates from Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Polytechnic are facing grim employment prospects due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. The employment rate among fresh graduates of the school is only 60 percent this year, with more than 280 students unable to find a job.
The district's employment promotion center has served as a bridge between local enterprises and colleges, and has helped companies adjust their strategies to connect with the right talent.
A volunteer group has been organized to conduct field visits and learn about the real needs of enterprises and college graduates, and initiatives to boost the job market have been launched by the local government.
The district has also hosted innovation and entrepreneurship competitions in an effort to help graduates showcase their innovative ideas and strengths, which have increased their confidence and earned them recognition.
Local authorities have said that they plan to hold more online and offline job fairs and implement favorable employment policies for graduates to help stabilize the job market.