July 15th, 1924

World Youth Skills Day celebrates the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. This day highlights the need to provide youth with the competencies required to navigate the rapidly changing job market and to address the challenges of unemployment and underemployment. Events on this day typically include skills workshops, educational fairs, panel discussions, and digital campaigns focusing on vocational training, technological skills, and the importance of continuous learning. The day emphasizes the role of skilled youth in addressing global challenges and contributing to economic growth. It's a call to action for educators, policymakers, and organizations to invest in youth skills development, ensuring that young people are prepared to create and seize opportunities in a dynamic and globalized world.