15 July 2025 marks a dual milestone: the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD). The theme for WYSD 2025 focuses on Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills.
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes economies through Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to equip youth with future-ready skills. AI is transforming how we live, learn and work — but it also poses serious risks if not implemented equitably.
AI is rapidly changing TVET by:
Personalizing learning through intelligent tutoring systems
Supporting immersive training using virtual reality (VR)
Streamlining certification and career guidance
Modernizing curricula and aligning training with labour market needs
But without systemic reform, the digital divide will grow, especially for marginalized youth.
UNESCO event at the Learning Planet Institute in Paris
9:30-15:50 CEST (Paris time) | Agenda
High-level panel discussions with UN officials, policy-makers, educators and youth leaders
Hybrid event with interpretation to French
UN event at the ILO Office for the United Nations in New York
8:30-10:00 AM ET (14:30 Paris time)
Co-organized by the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka, UNESCO, the ILO and the UN Youth Office
Follow via livestream on UN WEBTV