ILO’s Commitment to Skills Development at Africa Skills Week 2024

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a proud partner of Africa Skills Week 2024, which will take place from October 14 to 18 in Accra, Ghana. This event, led by the African Union, focuses on quality skills development and sustainable employment across Africa. The ILO will be key in advancing discussions around youth employment, private sector engagement, green skills, and empowering vulnerable communities through skills development.

ILO’s Key Contributions

Monday 14 October

Youth Pavilion
The pavilion will explore innovative approaches to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in the future job market.

Tuesday 15 October

Global Partnership for Continental Skills Development
2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
This high-level session will provide unique views on how global partnerships can foster skills development, employment and decent work.

Private Sector Engagement
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
This session will discuss how the private sector can champion skills development and offer solutions to bridge the gap between industry needs and workforce readiness.

Continental TVET Strategy 2025-34
4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This session will provide key insights into the development of the Continental TVET Strategy 2025-34 as well as an orientation on World Skills Africa.

Wednesday 16 October

Empowering Refugees
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This session will explore the role of TVET in providing economic empowerment for refugees and host communities.

Skills Governance
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This session will delve into the benefits of sector skills bodies.

Promoting Quality apprenticeships
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This session will focus on how apprenticeships can act as pathways to relevant skills development.

Greening TVET
2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
This session will focus on how technical and vocational education can contribute to environmental sustainability and the transition to a green economy.

Thursday 17 October

TVET for a Transformative Future
3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This session will look at the mega Transformations impacting jobs and skills in Africa

Friday 18 October

Digital transformation of jobs
This session will explore options for innovating education in Africa.

Industrial transformation for Africa
This session will explore how skills investments can support industrial transformations.

Why It Matters

Africa Skills Week 2024 presents a unique opportunity to collaborate on driving solutions that ensure employability for future generations. The ILO’s expertise and commitment to fostering sustainable jobs through skills development will play a pivotal role in shaping the discussions and outcomes of this event.

Join the conversation and discover how the ILO is working to bridge the skills gap across Africa.

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