News, articles and events on youth employment
June 2021
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Powering more advanced apprenticeship systems in China
03 June 2021
With rapid changes in the labour market and the challenge of COVID-19, the ILO and China are working together to implement quality apprenticeships.
April 2021
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From 9-5 to web development: Honey Sta Ana's story
01 April 2021
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 readiness skills training for women to pursue careers in information technology.
February 2021
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EU and ILO reinforce cooperation for just recovery from crisis and promote decent work
04 February 2021
The International Labour Organization and the European Union have reinforced their cooperation to shape the future of work and promote decent work. This will help the EU and the ILO in their responses to the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on the world of work.
October 2020
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Social dialogue crucial to tackling impact of COVID-19
20 October 2020
Agreements between governments, employers and workers help protect workers, businesses and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
July 2020
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Building back better: Equality at the centre
16 July 2020
We must put equality and environmental sustainability at the centre of the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2020
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At Mbera refugee camp, in Mauritania, the ILO is training young people in building trades
19 June 2020
At the hands-on construction training site of the PECOBAT project, students are building an elementary school for the camp’s children, while learning skills that will make them more employable.
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Cambodia and UN step up efforts to promote Decent Employment for Youth
01 June 2020
A joint programme will help school-to-work transition of young women and men in Cambodia.
February 2020
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Teamwork makes the entrepreneurship dream work
04 February 2020
A trio of young entrepreneurs are taking the leap into Jakarta’s creative accessories market with the support of ILO’s Ready for Business youth entrepreneurship programme.
October 2019
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ILO-supported national initiatives win policy ‘Oscars’
16 October 2019
The Future Policy Awards, recognizes the world’s most impactful policies empowering youth.
August 2019
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New online platform and game board on safety and health at work
04 August 2019
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Youth4OSH launched a new online platform and game board to build a culture of safety and health in the Philippines. The platform features relevant, practical, and user-friendly tools to raise awareness and to spur action on occupational safety and health (OSH).