Technology-Driven Employment Pathways for Youth: A Framework for Remote Work and Sustainable Development

This study examines how youth employment in the digital age is being shaped by technological changes like digital platforms, e-learning, and remote work. The study, which builds on a critical synthesis of international literature from 2018 to 2025, offers a conceptual framework in which digital skill development is fuelled by technological revolution and improves employability outcomes like job placement, career advancement, and income stability. The model also emphasises how infrastructure, legal frameworks, and inclusion all play a moderating role in determining fair access to these opportunities. Research shows that while digital revolution increases job opportunities, fosters flexibility, and supports environmental sustainability, socioeconomic constraints and persisting digital inequalities nonetheless keep rural and poor adolescents at a disadvantage. In order to close these gaps, the report highlights the necessity of inclusive digital ecosystems, lifelong learning systems, and supportive legislative initiatives. In accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, the document helps to create pathways for inclusive and sustainable youth employment by coordinating technology change, skill development, and employability outcomes.