Adaptation to the Fourth Industrial Revolution among Generation Y in Rural Africa
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educationType de record:
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Ses
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Wal
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Abstract
The study investigates adaptation to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4 IR ) among the rural youth in Qunu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The broad focus on 4 IR in job creation is its impact on youth skills development, and an important question is how rural youth benefit from 4 IR opportunities. With few studies conducted on the topic of youth skills development in the context of 4 IR , an investigation of the problems faced by the rural youth in Qunu in accessing emerging technologies was deemed to be of value. Mixed-method research was employed with a sample of 44 young people living in Qunu. Data was analysed using themes. The findings of this study indicate that the respondents had inadequate knowledge about 4 IR and the opportunities it offers. Also, little is being done to improve the skills of the youth, though they show interest in improving their IT skills.
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