Category: World Youth Skills Day

International Youth Day: Why Employers Bet on TVET to Solve Skills Mismatch, Unemployment

This Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the world marks International Youth Day, a UN-designated day meant to draw attention to youth issues and celebrate the contributions of young people globally. As the world marks this important day, one issue has come up again and again: youth unemployment and skills mismatch. How can this challenge be tackled? Employers are pointing to Technical and VocatiRead More…

What Looks Like Magic, WorldSkills Calls Excellence

Every 15 July, millions of people around the world mark World Youth Skills Day, a day dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive. This year’s theme, set by UNESCO-UNEVOC, is “Skills for a shared future”. It recognizes the vital role that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays in building more inclusive, peaceful, resilient, and sustainable sRead More…