WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY- Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills

 

WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY- Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills

 

15^th July 2025 marks a dual milestone: the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) and the 5th anniversary of the Global Skills Academy (GSA). The theme for WYSD 2025 focuses on Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to equip youth with future-ready skills. AI is transforming how we live, learn and work — but it also poses serious risks if not implemented equitably.

AI is rapidly changing TVET by:

·         Personalizing learning through intelligent tutoring systems

·         Supporting immersive training using virtual reality (VR)

·         Streamlining certification and career guidance

·         Modernizing curricula and aligning training with labor market needs

Benefits of Technical and Vocational Education and Training     

Ø  Better chance of employment

Ø  Higher earnings levels

Ø  Increased job satisfaction

Ø  Improved flexibility and mobility

Ø  Lifelong learning.