The World Bank has warned about a growing gap between job seeker skills and employer needs.
This issue affects developing countries where about 1.2 billion young people will look for work in the next ten years.
Many of these new workers might not have the abilities companies are seeking.
The World Bank voiced these concerns during a lecture series for vice chancellors.
This skills mismatch could make it hard for young people to find jobs.
It also means businesses may struggle to find qualified staff.
The institution highlighted this as a significant future challenge for global employment.