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Just energy transition

Preparing East Kalimantan, Indonesia’s future workforce for a just transition

As East Kalimantan navigates the transition towards a greener economy, the ILO and BPVP Samarinda explore the skills, jobs and opportunities emerging from Indonesia’s just energy transition.

Press release

ILO and BPVP Samarinda strengthen youth skills for a Just Energy Transition in Indonesia

The ILO and the Samarinda Vocational Training and Productivity Centre (BPVP Samarinda) are working together to prepare young people and workers for the energy transition by developing the skills needed for a greener, more inclusive and sustainable...

Just energy transition

Learning from the ILO: Looking at skills development through the lens of a Just Energy Transition

An ILO workshop on a just energy transition, organized with Airlangga University, has given a government skills development official a new perspective on how training can prepare people to learn, adapt and grow with change.

Teachers strengthen digital learning in vocational classrooms in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The EU4Education and Employment project is empowering vocational teachers on how to apply new didactic tools and approaches to engage with students in the digital age.

Just transition

Union leader in the Philippines brings just transition across Mindanao

A just transition in the Philippines must leave no worker behind, especially in Mindanao where unions are helping vulnerable, informal, and young workers build a fairer and more sustainable future.

Just transition

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power

In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.

National dialogue set to strengthen TVET governance in Syria

Government, social partners and international organizations discussed ways to strengthen Syria’s TVET system and align skills training with labour market needs.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Equipment donation strengthens skills development at Lao Polytechnic College

ILO/China Partnership Programme supports collaboration between Chinese and Lao institutions.

ILO Voices | Violence and harassment prevention

Technical skills should be for everyone

Md. Ziaur Rahman leads a technical training centre in Bangladesh where more women are entering non-traditional trades. Through ILO-supported initiatives, he is helping to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment.

Green skills

Philippines pilots new green skills construction training

A new core team of master trainers will promote foundational skills on sustainable building materials, renewable energy, and climate-resilient design to prepare young workers for the construction industry’s green transition through the ILO-Korea...

News

EU Director visits Timor-Leste Agroforestry Programme, highlights growing opportunities for farmers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are partnering to deliver agroforestry skills training for employment, climate resilience and economic diversification in Timor-Leste.

Digital skills

Philippines advances digital construction skills

The Philippines is building a new pool of master trainers in digital construction to help young workers gain better jobs and prepare the industry for modern, high-value projects at home and abroad.

Our impact, their voices

New teaching skills help a young teacher transform her classroom in Timor-Leste

Through hands-on training and new teaching methods, one young educator is helping students learn with greater confidence and understanding.

Capacity of TVET stakeholders in Ghana strengthened to drive green skills and sustainable development

Over 60 TVET leaders and facilitators trained to integrate green skills and sustainable practices into technical education, helping prepare Ghana’s workforce for emerging green jobs and a sustainable future.

Our impact, their voices

Timorese women turn coconut waste into business opportunities

From discarded husks to marketable products, women in Timor-Leste are building greener livelihoods and new sources of income.

Our impact, their voices

Bringing knowledge to the fields: How mobile training is transforming vanilla farming in Timor-Leste

Farmers in remote communities are gaining skills, confidence, and new opportunities through mobile training delivered directly to their villages.

ILO supports Senegal in advancing inclusive skills development for persons with disabilities

On April 24, 2026, Senegalese stakeholders validated an action plan on inclusion of people with disabilities in vocational and technical training (VTT). Organized by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational and Technical Training (MEFPT), with...

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Cambodia advances stronger public–private partnerships for skills development

With the support of ILO-China partnership project on Skills Development, Cambodia is advancing efforts to better align skills development with labour market demand through strengthened collaboration between public institutions and private sectors.

Our impact, their voices

Bridging the gap between training and work in Timor-Leste

Employment counsellors and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainers are gaining the skills to help job seekers navigate the country’s upgraded online job portal.

Learning event

ILO-led workshop supports countries to strengthen recognition of prior learning systems

Countries from Africa and the Middle East share practical solutions to strengthen recognition of prior learning and expand access to decent work.