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ERIC Number: EJ1412083
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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EISSN: EISSN-2307-6267
Graduate Transitions in Africa: Understanding Strategies of Livelihood Generation for Universities to Better Support Students
Andrea Juan; Adam Cooper; Vuyiswa Mathambo; Nozuko Lawana; Nokhetho Mhlanga; James Otieno Jowi
Journal of Student Affairs in Africa, v11 n2 p57-72 2023
Graduate transitions and pathways do not naturally involve moving smoothly or sequentially from education into the world of work. Instead university graduates move through employment, entrepreneurship, unemployment and continued further education as they generate livelihoods. For African universities to be student-centred, with a focus on student development and success, the nature of these livelihood pathways must be examined in order to provide appropriate and relevant training and transition support. This article uses quantitative and qualitative data from African graduates who received a scholarship to complete their degrees at 21 universities (nine in Africa and 12 from other countries). Their post-graduation pathways are mapped and explored to determine how graduates generate livelihoods. The findings show that a minority of African graduates move smoothly from education into employment, and that for the majority, pathways are multidimensional and complex. While some move into the world of work with ease, most develop portfolios of income. By developing initiatives based on these findings, universities can help graduates navigate the challenges of income diversification, provide them with the necessary skills and resources, and foster a supportive ecosystem that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and diversified career paths.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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