The world is filled with people with diversified capabilities and talents but mostly when we tend to climb this mountain of life filled with steeps and slippery slopes we often forget about our skills and we just try to go with the flow chasing achievements and accomplishments.

But what about the valuable skills and individual possesses?

World Youth Skills Day is observed on July 15th every year to raise awareness about the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and enhanced livelihoods. This day serves as a reminder of the need to invest in the development of youth skills to foster economic growth, sustainable development, and social inclusion.

The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15th as World Youth Skills Day in 2014, recognizing the critical role that skills training plays in the lives of young people. The day aims to promote the value of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in helping youth develop the skills they need to enter the workforce successfully.

The theme of World Youth Skills Day varies each year, highlighting different aspects of skill development. Governments, educational institutions, private sectors, and civil society organizations organize various events and initiatives to mark the day. These activities include seminars, workshops, skills competitions, job fairs, and awareness campaigns to promote the acquisition of skills among young people. World Youth Skills Day seeks to address the global youth unemployment crisis and the mismatch between the skills possessed by young people and the demands of the labor market. It emphasizes the importance of quality education and training programs that equip youth with the skills necessary for decent work and sustainable livelihoods. Investing in youth skills development not only benefits individuals but also contributes to economic growth and social development. It enables young people to become productive members of society, reduces poverty, and fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.

Overall, World Youth Skills Day serves as a platform to advocate for youth empowerment through skills training and to encourage stakeholders to invest in youth education and training to create a better future for young people worldwide.