All news: youth employment + youth unemployment + young workers

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF Development Committee

COVID-19 recovery must be human-centred

To be effective, we need a global response that is addresses poverty and inequalities, promotes social dialogue, strengthens the institutions of work and supports social justice, the ILO’s Director-General said.

2021 Labour Overview Series

26 million jobs lost in Latin America and the Caribbean during pandemic

A new ILO analysis warns that "ambitious actions" are needed for the regional labour market to recover in 2021 – a year that began marked by new waves of contagion. The strong labour impact of COVID-19 was aggravated by pre-existing structural...

Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

We need a just transition and a green recovery from COVID-19

To be effective, pandemic recovery strategies must be as human-centred in their impact as the effects of the crisis itself have been, ILO Director-General Guy Ryder told the IMF Committee.

Women in STEM

Mentorship to encourage more female youth entering STEM sectors

The ILO applies a mentorship in its training programme to encourage more female students entering and participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related sectors.

Virtual Event

ECOSOC Youth Forum Calls for Green Jobs for Youth

International Day of Girls in ICT

From 9-5 to web development: Honey Sta Ana's story

More women are finding exciting career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering Mathematics (STEM) related occupations. In the Philippines, the J.P. Morgan-supported ILO Women in STEM programme has provided technical skills and job...

Malawi’s Ministry of Labour pledges to accelerate efforts for the eradication of child labour

The Deputy Minister of Labour, Malawi, Honourable Vera Kamtukule has joined the African Union and its Member States, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other stakeholders in adding her voice in pursuit of the global target to eliminate...

Capacity Building Workshops on Quality Apprenticeship successfully held in Chongqing

During March 31 to April 1, the ILO project ‘Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China’ successfully held Capacity Building Workshops on Quality Apprenticeship in Chongqing. A total of 225 participants joined the discussions on ILO...

Kyrgyzstan: TVET institutions align their enrolment with results of the analysis of demand for the skilled labour force

The capital city of Kyrgyzstan hosted an on-line meeting to discuss the report entitled “Analysis of demand for skilled labour force and demand-driven TVET enrolment planning in Djalal-Abad region”.

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

ICT jobs are in demand and for everyone

With a growing transformation of digitalization in Indonesia, everybody can enter the promising ICT sector. Having more people joining the digital workforce, it will bring positive impact to the national economy that benefits both industry and...

Government and ILO sign deal to protect migrant workers and digitise governance platforms

MOU also pledges to recognise migrant workers’ skills and experience

Survey exposes increased frustration among youth and need for private sector investments in Iraq

Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNFPA, ILO launch results of Youth Employability Survey

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

It is time for young women to grab opportunities in ICT Sector

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector are in demand, providing promising careers for both men and women. The ILO supports wider involvement of women in the sector.

Our impact, their voices

Making digital learning more interesting and informative with public speaking

One important skill that determines the success of an instructor is public speaking. Training of the ILO and the Ministry of Manpower has included public speaking as part of the training on content creation and delivery of online training for the...

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

Indonesian skills training instructors move towards digital transformation

COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated online transformation in all human activities, including in the skills training sector. Training instructors, thus, need to develop their digital skills to deliver online courses more effectively.

COVID-19: Promoting skills development

Soft skills improve the employability of youth and job seekers

The ILO improves the employability of youth and job seekers, particularly from the marginalized and vulnerable groups, through a series of soft skills training programmes.

Our impact, their voices

Digital transformation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Center instructors

Two female instructors at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centers in Central Java and South Kalimantan are pioneering the transformation of digital training in their regions. They are two participants in the ILO training...

NSDP-2011

National Skills Development Policy-2011: Review process and recommendations

SWIFT

Sector-Wide Integrated Framework for TVET

Vocational education and training

New academy builds capacity for effective and efficient skills development in Lebanon

The ILO has launched the Skills Academy Lebanon to build the capacity of partners in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector, through a customised, online training programme and coaching services.