11. School-leavers choosing their
future career do not investigate
the labour market.
Many teenagers are unwilling to
pursue a long-term career in
science, engineering, technology
due to the challenges they
present.
12. Law
Economics
Medicine
Management.
However, the professionals
in these fields are not in
great demand.
Labour market tendencies in Lithuania
During the year 2013, unemployment rate declined to compare to 2011.
The youth unemployment rate has been decreasing since 2011.
The least number of working age population registered as unemployed was in Vilnius, Klaipėda and Kaunas (3 biggest towns in Lithuania).
The most significant growth in labour force demand – for service workers, shop and market sales workers and for skilled workers and artisans.
Within the year 2013, thousands unemployed began their activities under the business license.
One of the problems is the lack of skilled workers in agriculture. This sector comprises about 20 % of the total Lithuanian industry.
