Topic portal
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.
Apprenticeships
86% of employers report more relevant skills from apprenticeships.
Generative AI
could augment at least 13% of employment worldwide, with a similar impact across regions.
News
ILO STAT article
Tourism jobs in the aftermath of the pandemic: skills and labour in short supply
Podcast series: Global challenges – Global solutions
Big data: What it is, what it does and how it impacts the world of work
Global Employment Policy Review 2025
Chapter 7: Building skills ecosystems for sustainable productivity improvements
Sign up to receive updates
Get the latest ILO news on Skills, Lifelong Learning and Apprenticeships in your inbox
Skills anticipation
Green jobs
AI and digitalization
Skills acquisition
Youth employment
Policies, governance and financing
Inclusive societies
Private sector engagement and social dialogue
Productivity
Most recent publications
Briefing paper
PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact
Two -page summary
PROSPECTS in Action: Vision, Milestones, and Impact - Summary
Factsheet
PROSPECTS Partnership Kenya: Building inclusive pathways for refugees and host communities
Initiatives
ILO's Africa Skills Hub
Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification
SPEED
Skills for Productivity, Environment and Economic Diversification
ASEAN Year of Skills
All resources
Browse all events, publications, projects and other resources on skills and lifelong learning
Related topic
Topic portal
Apprenticeships