Government leaders during China's Two Sessions are taking steps to help fresh graduates find employment within the nation's hugely competitive job market. CGTN's Sean Callebs visited Capital University of Economics and Business in Beijing to discover the importance of creating enough jobs for country's huge pool of graduates.
You are looking at one of the most talked about groups in China, the young.
Men and women under the age of 25 facing double digit unemployment.
Here at the Capital University of Economics and Business, students can find career counselling, help in navigating turbulent waters as they transition from the classroom to the workplace.
Bi Wanting is one of legions of those on campus taking advantage of every opportunity the college offers.
BI WANTING Accounting Major "There is employment guidance. Schools offer electives such as career planning."
China is banking on its sharpest young minds, as the country embraces what is called — New Quality Productive Forces. Simply put, more innovation, better and more efficient production.
"Tell me about today's young. They seem driven, smart, and excited for the future."
Peng Chuanxu, is finishing up his Master's Degree in finance, and has a job waiting when he graduates.
But Peng knows, some aren't so lucky.
Just like in the workforce anywhere in the world, it can be a struggle to find employment.
PENG CHUANXU Student, Capital University of Economics and Business "Some students may have low grades, little job experience, and high competitive pressure for some positions. At the same time, it may also happen that one has high expectations for work, but in reality it is not that easy to find a job."
Known as "The Camels". Capital University of Economics and Business say it is prepared to carry a share of the burden as China advances and continues to develop.
FU LEI Guidance Instructor "In today's society, science and technology are developing rapidly. New technologies are emerging one after another, and Artificial Intelligence is developing rapidly. All of which pose challenges to universities and students."
Kam-Fi Wong, is an engineering professor at the Chinese University in Hong Kong, and a CPPCC representative.
He believes a sluggish global economy is in part to blame and China is doing the right thing focusing on the classroom and developing skilled labor for the future.
KAM FI WONG CPPCC Member "We have to keep the young people happy. I know that many of these young people are not employed, but then again, I think this is only temporary. What we have to do as a government is think ahead and plan."
SEAN CALLEBS Beijing "The future of the youth of China are on the minds of leaders of this year's Two Sessions. As they cope with headwinds that are affecting the nation's economy. China has plans to create 12 million new jobs this year."
And at the same time students will be students.
Gathering in the dining hall.
Working their college woes out getting some exercise.
Knowing that sooner than later they will leave this behind, becoming the next generation to drive China's economic engine.
Sean Callebs, CGTN, Beijing.