How digital technology can be used as a tool for youth empowerment

With the advent of digital technology the disparity between the different age groups as well as the youth unemployment gap is being alleviated slowly. [iStockphoto]

Barrack Obama, the 44^th President of the United States, once said, "The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create." The statement rings true for a youthful population seeking to make meaningful strides in various industries. The pains of unemployment, however, tend to set limitations on the progress that could be made by these smart and innovative young talents.

The unemployment plague is one that not only affects the youth's financial standing but their self-esteem as well. The inability to pay for student loans, and provide for oneself or one family - all the while watching their peers advance in an unfair job environment - can indeed be disheartening. An environment where experience is a key consideration for a well-paying job.