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As the global population is lifted out of poverty through intergovernmental and national efforts, the number of students enrolled in university degree programs has been steadily increasing. Although this is generally a good indicator for human development, it has resulted in oversaturated job markets where competition for employment is fierce and only the most capable university graduates are employed. Students from rural universities in the Global South face particular difficulties in this competition. This article draws on literature from educational psychology to propose practical teaching methods that simultaneously equip students with marketable, job specific skills, and foster within them feelings of empowerment. These prepared and empowered students are the cornerstones of sustainable development in rural communities.
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