ILO SKILLS response to COVID-19
Working on addressing the specific challenges faced by countries, workers, enterprises and education and training institutions by facilitating distance learning solutions and encouraging skills development within the context of the current crisis.

What is urgently needed are responses to address the crisis and its impact. In this context, the Skills Branch is supporting countries in their efforts to mitigate the immediate impact OF COVID-19 in the delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), apprenticeships and skills development.
Recent Events
- Global survey on the impact of COVID-19 on staff development and training including apprenticeships and internships/ traineeships The survey started on 27 April and closed on 5 June 2020.
- Webinar: “Impact of COVID-19 on Work-Based Learning – New Approaches and Solutions” Webinar held on Tuesday April 7 at 11h00-12h30 CET.
- E-Discussion: Continuing online learning and skills development in times of the COVID-19 crisis. From 27 March - 17 April.