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A synergy between polytechnics and industries to produce skilled workers

The world of work needs professional and skilled workers. A strong synergy between polytechnics and industries, as shown by Politeknik APP Jakarta, is able to ensure the absorption of polytechnic graduates by the industries.

Applying the G20 Training Strategy in Kyrgyzstan (Phase 2)

Statistical analysis of skills demand and supply kicks off in the Kyrgyz Republic

Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries discuss gender equality in the youth labour market

Rural job creation

Local partnerships are best equipped to address local needs: ILO kicks off its first Local Employment Partnership project in Moldova

The ILO initiative was launched on 18 April, 2019 in the Cahul district in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Protection, employers’ and workers’ organizations and with the participation of 20 public and private partners.

ILO and UNDP host youth and women economic empowerment training in Kigoma

The programme focuses on building the business literacy of 289 beneficiaries of which 85% are women.

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Promoting collaboration between TVET institutions and industries in Indonesia

Three best practices on partnership and collaboration between educational/training institutions and industries were documented as ways to prepare and create a skilled and ready-for-work generation in Indonesia.

The ILO Apprenticeship Programme focuses on Arusha and Zanzibar trainers in Tanzania

Over 110 hotel supervisors and trainers coached on using Apprenticeship tools

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Five Indonesian trade union confederations declare their support to the quality apprenticeship

Trade unions have an important, strategic role in ensuring the implementation of the quality apprenticeship in the country. Five trade unions confederations have declared their supports.

International Forum of Trade Union Youth in Tashkent

The ILO Moscow Office participated in the International Forum of Trade Union Youth (TEMP 2019) held on 22–28 June in Tashkent.

Launch of Peace Building Fund Project in Gbarnga, Bong County- Liberia

ILO in partnership with FAO and WFP with the Government of Liberia launch the peace building fund project to address two interlinked and interrelated causes of conflicts- Insufficient participation of youth in local dispute resolution; and Lack of...

Roll-out of Think.Coop continues in Turkey, now also extending to rural areas

ILO’s Think.Coop training tool has been rolled out in Turkey by Youth Deal Cooperative - Turkey’s first youth-led social cooperative that aims to provide sustainable employment solutions for disadvantaged groups including youth.

Adapting to the fast changing skills demand with apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are important as they are proven effective in adapting to changing skills demand of the economy, a cost-effective and proven method of providing skills to people. Kazutoshi Chatani, ILO's Employment Specialist, explained about the...

Press release

New safety and health issues emerge as the world of work changes

The ILO Country Office for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with the Ministry of Labour and Trade Union Relations, Department of Labour, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) and...

ILO 100 on skills development

Bridging Indonesia's skills gap through partnership between industry - vocational education and training

Skills mismatch is one of the reasons of unemployment in Indonesia. Skills needs of enterprises are often not well-communicated or understood by technical education and vocational training (TVET).

Schoolchildren Discuss Future of Work: An Essay Contest in Baku

On 14 June 2019, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Azerbaijan held in its premises an awarding ceremony of the essay contest on the topics of the ILO Centenary and the Future of Work. Schoolchildren from Baku took part in the contest.

ILO Takes Part in High-Level Conference on Health Equity

At a High-level Conference on Health Equity that takes place 11-13 June in Slovenia, delegates discuss solutions to reduce health inequalities and accelerate progress towards better health, well-being and prosperity for all.

Local employment partnerships

Young entrepreneurs and innovators supported by ILO mark Europe Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina

To celebrate Europe Day in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Mr. Christian Danielsson, Director General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission and Ambassador Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, Head of the EU Delegation to BiH and...

UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Visits Moscow

On 2-6 June, Mr. Ghulam M. Isaczai, UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Azerbaijan, was on mission to Moscow. He was accompanied by Yashar Hamzayev, ILO National Coordinator in Azerbaijan.

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Never worked, can’t hear but proving nothing is impossible with a little training

In 2014, the Canadian Government teamed with the Government of Bangladesh and the ILO to fund the Bangladesh Skills for Employment and Productivity (B-SEP) Project and, through it, reach out to women of all ages – not just youth – and especially in...

Celebrations in Moscow to Commemorate Centenary of International Labour Organization

The last decade of May in Moscow was marked by high-level celebration events to commemorate the centenary of the International Labour Organization (ILO).