Assessment of Groundwater Quality, Physical and Chemical Composition of Groundwater in Al Aejaylat Area and Health Risks

Abstract

Engineering management is a pivotal discipline that combines engineering knowledge and management skills, with the aim of bridging the gap between the technical aspects of projects and the administrative aspects of business. This discipline is gaining particular momentum in countries undergoing development and economic transformation, such as Libya. However, understanding the precise needs of the local labour market for graduates of this discipline is challenging, particularly given the limited availability of reliable data and statistics. This study aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the Libyan labour market's needs for engineering management graduates, highlighting the opportunities available and the challenges that exist. The methodology is based on a comprehensive review of the literature and previous studies, as well as an analysis of data available from secondary sources. The results show that there is latent demand for engineering management graduates in vital sectors such as reconstruction, major project management, and the growing private sector. However, these opportunities face challenges in the form of a gap between educational outputs and market requirements, a lack of awareness of the specialisation, and political and economic instability. The study offers a set of practical recommendations for relevant stakeholders, including developing curricula, strengthening partnerships between technical and vocational education and the private sector, raising awareness of the importance of the specialisation, encouraging entrepreneurship, and collecting accurate data, with the aim of enhancing the alignment of educational outcomes with labour market needs and improving employment opportunities for engineering management graduates in Libya.