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ILO Sustainable and Resilient Enterprises (SURE) Programme
Ukrainian companies invest in future, despite the war
The massive destruction caused by the war in Ukraine has not prevented employers from taking part in an ILO-supported training programme on business continuity and resilience.
Vocational skills training gives young migrant an alternative to a dangerous, irregular journey to the Gulf
Ground report
Satellite vocational training center brings hope to displaced and local communities in Ethiopia
ILO and its partners are tackling the challenges of limited income generation in Ethiopia's arid eastern region by constructing a satellite vocational training center, providing new job opportunities and essential skills, benefiting both host and...
World Bank / ILO / UNESCO joint study
Improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet skills and labour mismatch
A new joint study by the World Bank, the ILO, and UNESCO says TVET needs to adapt to globalization, technological progress, demographic transformation, and climate change.
ILO facilitates stronger partnerships in Belize to improve national TVET and skills development systems
Support will contribute to strengthening access to decent jobs for all.
New cooperation set to prepare a better skilled industrial workforce in Lebanon
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Industry, and the Association of Lebanese Industrialists sign a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on technical and vocational education and training and life-long learning in...
Skill development for refugees
Women defy gender norms, access vocational training on hard labour occupations in Ethiopia
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners have introduced tailored courses, empowering refugee and host community members to gain professional skills and pursue meaningful careers.
ILO builds capacity of thirty vocational training instructors on competency-based training programmes in Iraq
The instructors are now better equipped to develop or upgrade vocational training curricula and assessments, helping improve the skills and employability of men and women from displaced and host communities in Iraq.
ILO supports industry-led skills development for Indonesia’s maritime economy through the pilot development of Sectoral Skills Committees
Through a programme funded by the UK government, the ILO has been promoting the involvement and engagement of industries through Sectoral Skills Committees to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in Indonesia’ ocean-based...
Our impact, Their voices
PROSPECTS Partnership joins efforts to increase employability and job opportunities in northern Lebanon
A programme carried out by the ILO in collaboration with the UNHCR and implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), has helped hundreds of Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees to hone their skills and find jobs amid the country’s multi-level...
ILO supports polytechnics through international partnerships to develop an inclusive, competitive and sustainable Indonesian maritime...
Through a programme funded by UK government, the ILO has been partnering with the Indonesian polytechnics, industry and international academic institutions to build competent, productive and competitive human capital in maritime sector.
International Labour Organization enhancing quality apprenticeship and lifelong learning in China with the support of J.P. Morgan
On 22nd and 23rd May 2023, with the support of J.P. Morgan, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 was formally launched.
Awareness campaign
Bright future awaits Malaysian technical and vocational students in food services sector
Students in Kedah see first-hand the how skills training and practical experience can lead to careers rather than jobs in growing sector.
Shipbuilding education and employment
Transforming vocational education and industry partnerships to support disability inclusion in the maritime sector
The ILO-UK Skills for Prosperity Programme in Indonesia has helped education institutes and the shipbuilding industry to promote participation of persons with disabilities.
Employment Promotion – Experience sharing between Sweden and Uzbekistan
18-21 April 2023 – Stockholm. Uzbekistan delegation of ILO tripartite constituents and Senate visited Stockholm to exchange knowledge and experience on the best practices and their application by Arbetsförmedlingen (National public employment...
SSTC Webinar of Good Practices on Apprenticeship of China successfully held
On 13 April 2023, ILO DWT/CO-New Delhi and CO-Beijing successfully organized the SSTC Webinar of Good Practices on Apprenticeship of China. This webinar is under the ILO South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Initiative Promoting Quality...
Skills development
New pact to boost industry-led training and career progression of women and youth
ILO and FMMI join hands to develop a sector skills strategy for the food-processing industry and improve skills utilization and career paths of women and youth from vulnerable groups.
ILO holds gender mainstreaming training for employment service officers in Jordan
The training discussed the role of national employment services in enhancing gender-responsive practices and procedures as well as women’s economic empowerment.
Skills training
Single mother to construction worker builds family’s future
Motivated to broaden her horizons and build her family's future by upskilling and increasing her income, a 49-year-old woman joined and benefited from ILO skills training.
Tackling Malaysia’s digital divide
The ILO and the Malaysian government has teamed up to give TVET a digital upgrade.
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