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It is so exciting to read the commitments that edc.org and other organizations are making to prepare the blue, green, and sustainability workforce. Read about them below, and about the fantastic summit that led to the commitments. #futurereadyworkforce #sustainability #workforcedevelopment #education #bluegreenjobs

Did you know the need for skilled workers for #GreenJobs in multiple U.S. industries far exceeds the supply? Learn about the actions that we, edc.org, and 15 other leading organizations are taking to create a #FutureReady workforce⬇️

Youth employment opportunities are not evenly distributed. In low-income countries, only 1 in 4 young workers has a regular, secure job, compared to 3 in 4 in high-income countries. This disparity reflects broader inequalities that need to be addressed to create a fairer global economy.

Today the UN and other global institutions recognise and celebrate World Youth Skills Day. I feel that this year's observances have a special and specific meaning when we look at global labour markets and the high level of disruption that we have seen in recent years due to tech transformation, climate change, the global pandemic and regional wars and conflicts. We are training our youth for jobs and careers in an environment that is increasingly volatile and where education and skilling are becoming career-long processes. Today, degree-based education is just a start but Millennial and Gen Z worker cohorts need to brace themselves for learning new skills and shifting among work roles many times during their professional lifetimes. In this context of ensuring better access for our youth to jobs and work skills, I am proud that organisations like the ILO, with the Global Coalition for Social Justice Initiative, and the World Employment Confederation have put youth training and labour market access at the top of their list of priorities for engagement. Through collective efforts we can support our youth by addressing issues like eliminating discrimination in the workplace, supporting labour rights as human rights, promoting free choice of employment, boosting social dialogue and delivering access to employment as a guarantee for social and economic development and regional stability. Our current age is a challenging time for young people seeking to enter the labour market and join the workforce. But I feel that if we come together to support cross-generational dialogue and invest in skills-based education, we can prepare a new cohort of workers ready to tackle current tech and green economy transformations and to contribute to a more sustainable labour market and to stable economies. Together with my colleagues at Gi Group Holding and my peers at WEC and ILO, I am ready to walk the talk. And I hope you will join us. https://lnkd.in/dnkxWHkD #GiGroupHolding #YouthSkillsDay #FutureJobs #SocialJustice #EconomicDevelopment

As of 2023, fewer than half of the reporting countries have implemented a national strategy for youth employment. This alarming statistic highlights a significant gap in global efforts to secure a prosperous future for the next generation. 📉 Youth employment is crucial for economic stability, social cohesion, and individual well-being. Yet, the lack of comprehensive national strategies reflects a widespread neglect of this critical issue. 🤔 Many young people face barriers such as limited access to quality education, inadequate training opportunities, and a scarcity of decent jobs. These challenges hinder their potential and contribute to cycles of poverty and social unrest. 😔 Among the countries that have developed a strategy, many struggle with effective implementation. 💼 This often results from insufficient funding, lack of coordination among stakeholders, and inadequate monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Without clear evidence of success, these strategies fail to deliver meaningful outcomes for young people. 📊 To address this, it's essential for governments, international organizations, and civil society to prioritize youth employment policies. 🌟 This involves investing in education and vocational training, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating an enabling environment for job creation. 🤝 Together, we can build a world where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. 🌱 It's time to take decisive action and ensure that youth employment is at the forefront of national and global agendas. 💪 #NIQSFoundation #niqsf #wednesdayfact #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork #GlobalGoals #ActNow #EmpowerYouth

The digital economy has fundamentally changed career pathways. Economic development professionals must rethink education and workforce development in order to facilitate local employment and retain workers. Communities need a ladder of opportunity, developed through community-wide collaboration to allow young people to climb through the various levels of education and into employment, drawn by the knowledge that their skills are in demand, whether for a job or an entrepreneurial enterprise. In this webinar, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) outlines the principles for constructing that ladder, illustrated by examples from global and Australian cities who are taking a collaborative approach to economic development through education. Speakers include Robert Bell from Intelligent Community Forum and Tim McGee from Sunshine Coast Council. Key learnings: 🔻 Learn from the ICF about the the principles for constructing the Ladders of Opportunity - transitional opportunities for students at all levels that smooth the leaps between elementary, secondary, post-secondary and occupational stages. 🔻Hear case studies of two Australian Intelligent Communities that have built a knowledge workforce through collaboration between government, employers, universities, colleges & vocational schools to prepare their citizens and businesses for prosperity. 🔻Explore the public sector’s role in convening private sector and educational institutions in a triple helix model seen in Intelligent Communities Registrations: https://lnkd.in/gPQtfwe8

🌟 Building upon the remarkable strides of 2023, we are driven by an unwavering commitment to elevate our efforts and foster sustainable change with even greater ambition. 🌍 Recognising the limitations of traditional aid, our focus remains on sustainability and creating long-term solutions to addressing the humanitarian crisis through robust capacity-building initiatives. Education, up-skilling, and creating avenues for employment stand as pillars in our strategy, empowering underserved and refugee communities to achieve self-reliance and resilience. 🚀 At Phoenix Space, action defines our mission. Through close collaboration with our partners, we empower and unlock the untapped human potential of these resilient young individuals. Our tailored educational and upskilling programs equip them with essential STEM skills which ehance their employability. These initiatives provide the resources and knowledge to open doors to opportunities enabling societal integration, participation in the global community and overall the restoration of their sense of agency. By empowering underserved communities, we pave the way for prosperous futures and shift the narrative from one of struggle to one of empowerment and progress. ⭐ Our commitment extends far beyond temporary relief; it aims to create lasting transformation. In 2024, we envision a future where marginalised youth become architects of progress, capable of shaping a world defined by inclusivity and opportunity. 🚀 Let us unite in our dedication to catalyse positive change this year. Together, we'll build upon our progress, fueled by unwavering determination and an unshakable belief in the limitless potential of every individual. Here's to a year of possibilities, empowerment, and impactful change. Together, we can ensure a brighter tomorrow for the generations navigating the world in an age of displacement. #SocialImpactLeadership #CapacityBuilding #EducationForEmpowerment #RefugeeEmpowerment #FutureOfWorkSkills #HumanitarianInnovation #SustainableSolutions #EmpoweringCommunities #GlobalChangeMakers #EmpowerThroughEducation #CreatingOpportunities #STEMforChange #GlobalEmpowerment #OpportunitiesForAll #RefugeeEducation

On World Skills Youth Day, Good Cycles shares our 2023 Impact Snapshot. Rethinking employment and placing people at the centre of the decisions that matter. And we haven't stopped with even more in 2024! #QueenslandHereWeCome

Check out our alumni survey results below. So many people ask about how we measure impact at Generation and our annual alumni survey is one way we measure our success… #GenStrong #GenerationWorks #economicmobility

“The biggest predictor of a region’s productivity is its ability to attract and retain 25-35 year olds – they are the biggest wealth creators,” says KPMG head of education, skills, and productivity Justine Andrew. “So you have to think about more than jobs; it’s about connectivity, culture, lifestyle options, the quality of public services. All that takes long term thinking.” Seeing the holistic wellbeing need of individuals and communities is vital to creating places and spaces in which we can thrive financially, emotionally and spiritually. #Levellingup should be amount so much more than the economy. We need arts, culture, community and so much more.