The State Council, China's cabinet, is asking local governments and
departments to make greater efforts to help this year's university
graduates to find jobs.
In
1999, China's university and college enrollment began an upward
trend. Based on an average four-year academic program, the class of
2003 will be made up of over two million graduates.
A
circular issued by the General Office of the State Council stressed
the importance and urgency of offering adequate employment
opportunities to university graduates, as the task was vital to the
overall development of the country.
The office also made clear that university graduates were
encouraged to work and gain experience in local units or
underdeveloped areas.
Government departments and state-owned enterprises and
organizations should offer more opportunities to this year's
university graduates.
University graduates were also encouraged to create their own
businesses and departments concerned should give all possible
assistance for the registration of university graduates.
(Xinhua News Agency June 6, 2003)
