Great news for job seekers! In 2024, the Chinese mainland added a whopping 12.56 million new urban jobs, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. This is a big boost for the economy and a sign that opportunities are on the rise 🚀.
The surveyed urban unemployment rate dropped to 5.1%, which is 0.1 percentage points lower than the previous year. Talk about progress! The employment situation is looking generally stable, as mentioned by Lu Aihong, the spokesperson for the ministry, during a recent press conference.
By the end of 2024, more than 33.05 million people who had been lifted from poverty found employment. That's a huge step toward reducing poverty and improving livelihoods ❤️.
Additionally, the number of social security card holders reached nearly 1.39 billion, including 1.07 billion digital users. Many people hold both physical and digital cards, making access to services more convenient than ever 📱💳.
The ministry has also stepped up the management of vocational competence assessments. Over 12 million individuals obtained vocational skill-level certificates or professional qualification certificates last year. Skills upgrade, anyone? 🔧🎓
Looking ahead to 2025, the ministry plans to implement a targeted employment support program focusing on key sectors, industries, urban-rural grassroots, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. They're setting up a mechanism to share information on job positions related to major projects. Sounds like more opportunities on the horizon! 🌅
They're also working on policies to enhance the private pension system's appeal. Planning for the future never looked so good! 🏦
By the end of 2023, there were 70,000 human resource service agencies operating across the country, employing over a million people. Throughout 2023, these agencies served 300 million workers and 55.99 million employers, with about 40% in the manufacturing sector. That's a lot of connections being made! 🤝
This year, the ministry is launching a youth job creation program, including measures to boost employment for college graduates. Youth employment is a top priority, and officials like Chen Yongjia are gearing up for a series of activities throughout 2025 to promote employment and entrepreneurship among young people. Time to dust off those resumes and get entrepreneurial! 💼🌟
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China adds 12.56m new urban jobs in 2024, employment situation stable
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