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Skills and lifelong learning
Globalization, changing work dynamics, and advancements in automation and AI are driving a critical need for a skilled and adaptable workforce. Governments must implement forward-looking skills policies, while education systems should embrace new technologies and prioritize digital skills. Employers need to invest in workforce training and reskilling to meet evolving demands, and workers must incorporate lifelong learning into their careers.
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86% of employers report more relevant skills from apprenticeships.
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could augment at least 13% of employment worldwide, with a similar impact across regions.
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ILO expands decent work opportunities for returnees and communities in Syria
Thailand integrates digital and green construction skills into national training systems
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ILO/Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP) Asia-Pacific Forum
From Results to the Next Cycle: Just Transition and Human Capacity in the AI Era
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Technical and Vocational Education and Training
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Youth employment
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Apprenticeships
Lifelong learning and skills for the future
World of Work Series report 2026
Latest publications and documents
South Africa’s automotive transition: Managing employment risks and opportunities in the shift to new energy vehicles
Policy brief
Disability inclusion in skills and employment: progress, challenges, and policy priorities
ILO brief
Employment implications of the floods in Nepal: A preliminary rapid assessment
Initiatives
ILO's Africa Skills Hub
Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification
SPEED
Skills for Productivity, Environment and Economic Diversification
ILO initiative
DiSCo - Digital Skills Coalition
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"Skills Pulse" webinar series
The Skills Pulse Webinar Series explores how major global transformations are reshaping skills needs and labour markets.
The skills bridge masterclasses series
A series of classes that explore effective practices and innovative approaches to develop skills and qualifications needed to succeed in today's and tomorrow's world of work.