In Bulgaria , the demand for workers has been steadily increasing, a trend that continued into the past year. Despite this, more than 200,000 people in the country who are capable of working remain unemployed. This raises the question of why such a large portion of the potential workforce is not engaged in the labor market. The reasons vary, but one significant factor is the mismatch between the skills of these individuals and the jobs available. The labor market also faces challenges due to