Critical Analysis of Higher Education and Employability in Pakistan

Journal of Elementary Education, Vol 34, No 1 (2024)

Critical Analysis of Higher Education and Employability in Pakistan

Usama Habib, Hazir Ullah, Raza Ullah

Abstract

This study examined the nexus between higher education and employability in Pakistan. In contemporary credential societies, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are believed and thought to serve as the main providers of skilled and trained professional workforce. Higher education plays an essential role in the creation of employment opportunities in Pakistan. It contributes to the overall economic growth of the country. In recent past, across societies, particularly in Pakistan, graduates face problems in securing job on the basis of their credentials. This main aim of this study was to examine the link between higher education and employability in Pakistan. The study was carried out in two public sector universities in Pakistan. A total of 80 respondents, selected through snowball sampling, were included in the study. Data were collected with the help of a questionnaire. The collected data was analysed in line with quantitative data analysis technique. Further, univariate and bivariate analyses were carried out. The study finding shows that there is a significant association between higher education and employability. The study found that graduates are less equipped with appropriate employability skills and training. There is a dire need to equip the students with market-oriented skills during their stay in HEIs

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