World Youth Skills Day

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), presents both opportunities and challenges for global labour markets. Specifically, for technical and vocational education and training (TVET), AI has introduced transformative tools and opportunities for innovation and personalized skills development, while also posing significant systemic challenges. Without comprehensive reforms in TVET systems, the digital divide will widen, deepen global inequalities and leave marginalized youth further behind. Harnessing opportunities  In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, equipping young people with digital and AI skills is essential to unlock their full potential, actively engage in their communities and participate in AI driven economies. Digital skills range from basic digital literacy, such as proficiency in using computers, smartphones and the internet, to advanced digital and data skills in areas like coding, data analysis, cybersecurity and digital marke...

On July 15th; From 9:30-15:50 CEST (Paris time); Join the UNESCO event at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris a High-level panel discussions with UN officials, policy-makers, educators and youth leaders. World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 July 2014 to highlight the strategic importance of equipping young people with the skills needed for employment, decent work, entrepreneurship, and for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. Since its inception, WYSD has served as a global platform for dialogue among youth, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, policymakers, development partners, and the private sector, fostering collaboration and commitment to youth skills development. In response to the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as part of the 2020 WYSD celebrations, UNESCO launched the Global Skills Academy (GSA) under the umbrella of the Global Edu...

Launch of the Youth survey report on AI and digital skills . During the World Youth Skills Day 2025. Drawing on insights from over 4,000 respondents across 128 countries, this survey report examines how young people are navigating both the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. While 62% of youth are already using AI in real-world contexts. The youth survey report will be available after the results presentation during the live event on 15 July.   Download  The youth survey report and  read more

The UNESCO-UNEVOC invited young people between the ages of 15 and 35 to showcase how they are leveraging digitalization and artificial intelligence to transform their everyday life, education and training, solve real-world challenges and seize new opportunities in their communities. Below is a compilation of selected youth voices. You can watch the rest of the youth voices through our   playlist