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Join the global celebration of World Youth Skills Day and learn how to develop your skillset for a successful career!
This July 15, get ready to celebrate World Youth Skills Day! Originally designated by the United Nations in 2014, this day is dedicated to recognizing the importance of equipping young people around the world with the skills they need to succeed. It's a great opportunity for youth to come together and share their experiences, as well as find ways to help each other reach their goals. This year, let's take some time to recognize and appreciate all that our youth have achieved in terms of skill development and how far we've come since the first World Youth Skills Day was celebrated six years ago.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Designates World Youth Skills Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly designated July 15 as World Youth Skills Day to highlight the importance of youth skills development.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration of the Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first-ever celebration of World Youth Skills Day took place worldwide, promoting skill development and reducing unemployment among the youth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Campaigns for Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Various online campaigns were launched to increase awareness about the event and to discuss learning and employment opportunities for young people.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNESCO-UNEVOC Virtual Conference</div><div class='timeline-text'>A three-day virtual conference was held by UNESCO-UNEVOC to commemorate the day, facilitating a global dialogue on youth skills.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebration of Skills in Action Photo Competition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Skills in Action Photo Competition was hosted by UNESCO-UNEVOC to celebrate the day and showcase youth skills in action.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Youth Skills Day amid COVID-19</div><div class='timeline-text'>The day was commemorated through virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the resilience of young people and the importance of skills during crises.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local skills-based organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for an organization in your community that provides youth with skill-building opportunities and volunteer your time. This could be anything from a theater group to a coding club.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a skills workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for a skill-building workshop in your area or online and attend it. This could be a photography, cooking, coding, or language workshop.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a skill share party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and host a skill share party. Everyone can bring something they are good at and teach the group. This could be anything from card tricks to how to make the perfect omelet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a career fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a career fair for young people in your community. Invite employers, colleges, and other organizations to come and share their career paths and advice with young people.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your skills online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share your skills online by creating tutorials or video lessons on any platform of your choice. This could be anything from how to write an essay to how to code a website.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes education and training</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Youth Skills Day promotes the importance of education and training programs for young people. Educating and preparing today's youth with the skills they need to succeed in our ever-changing world will help them to become productive members of society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps to reduce unemployment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By providing young people with the right skills, they can have better access to job opportunities which can help to reduce levels of unemployment in their respective communities. Having a job not only offers financial stability but also provides individuals with a sense of purpose and achievement.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity and innovation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On World Youth Skills Day, young people are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas that can solve real world problems. This encourages creative and critical thinking, as well as empowering individuals to take control of their own future by developing skills relevant for their chosen career paths.</p></div></div>
World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15th every year. In 2024 World Youth Skills Day will occur on a Monday.
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