expound on solution, Inadequate career guidance Students often select courses without understanding job market demands, leading to unemployment. This is due to a lack of proper career guidance, which can result in unrealistic expectations about tertiary education outcomes. Misalignment between study fields, personal skills, interests, and job market needs can cause dissatisfaction and decrease tertiary education demand. This uncertainty can deter individuals from pursuing higher education, viewing it as a risky investment without a clear employment path. Inadequate guidance can result in underemployment, where individuals' jobs don't match their education level, leading to frustration and reducing tertiary education's perceived value. Without proper guidance, individuals may invest in tertiary education, only to find their chosen field lacks the desired job prospects, leading to a perception of tertiary education as wasteful. Solution Enhance career counseling services in schools and colleges to guide students towards high demand fields