Structural unemployment Structural unemployment results from structural chan-
ges in the economy that course workers to lose jobs. The same
structural changes also prevent these workers from obtaining
new jobs. Structurally unemployed workers are not qualified
for the new job openings that are available, mainly because
they lack the education or training needed for the new jobs.
Consequently, the structurally unemployed tend to be out of
work for long periods of time, usually until they learn the skills
needed for the new jobs or until they decide to relocate.
