UK allows foreign Students to work up to 30 hours a week
International students in the UK will get the opportunity to work for more than 20 hours a week. They will have the option of going for part-time jobs to meet the challenge of skills shortage in different sectors.
After Brexit, the UK faced a shortage in workers and a significant drop in the economic activity and it got worse due to the pandemic.
For the previously mentioned reasons , it has opened new opportunities for international students to experience professional life by extending their part time job hours. The government wants to boost its economy and fill the job vacancies by adopting such new regulations.
Getting a part time job during studies is undeniably a great way to improve the student’s language level, their communication and their social skills without ignoring maintaining their financial stability.
The new rule will also benefit employers as they can now access larger profiles from around the world. This could open up opportunities for businesses in sectors that were previously closed off due to lack of skilled workers or language barriers.
This comes amid the country’s ongoing struggle with shortage of skilled labor. Faced with a tight labor market and a shortage of workers with key software engineering skills.
This move by the UK government is sure to have a positive impact on both employers and students alike, as it will provide more job opportunities and allow foreign students to gain valuable work experience while pursuing their studies.