World Youth Skills Day is an annual celebration that is held on July 15 across the world. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2014 to raise awareness about the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment and entrepreneurship. This day highlights the crucial role of skilled youth in addressing the present and future global challenges. Every year, World Youth Skills Day is celebrated with a unique theme. This year, the World Youth Skills Day 2024 theme is ‘Youth Skills for Peace and Development’. In this article, let’s know more about the history and significance of the day.

World Youth Skills Day 2024 Date

World Youth Skills Day 2024 is celebrated on July 15.

World Youth Skills Day 2024 Theme

World Youth Skills Day 2024 theme is ‘Youth Skills for Peace and Development’. This year's theme underscores young people's crucial role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. As per data by the UN, recent estimates suggest that 600 million jobs would have to be created over the next 15 years to meet youth employment needs.

World Youth Skills Day Significance

World Youth Skills Day is an important annual event that highlights the need to build skills for youths with an aim to shape a more peaceful, sustainable future for all. World Youth Skills Day celebrations typically involve a range of events and activities aimed at promoting the importance of skills development for young people.

On this day, many organisations and institutions hold workshops, seminars, and training sessions on various skills to help youth around the world. These can range from technical skills like coding and engineering to soft skills such as communication and leadership. The future of humanity and the planet depends on young people. This year’s World Skills Day shines a spotlight on skills for peace and sustainable development.

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