About
World Youth Skills Day, recognized annually on July 15, serves as a UN-designated occasion to underscore the critical need to provide young individuals with vocational education and training for employment and entrepreneurship. This observance emphasizes the strategic importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in preparing youth for the modern workforce.
This is not a public holiday in any country, and therefore, government offices, businesses, and schools remain open as usual.
Why it matters
The day is particularly relevant today as it directly confronts the challenge of youth unemployment by fostering essential connections between educational institutions and labor market requirements. By promoting practical skill development, it contributes to economic stability and empowers young people for sustainable futures.
Empowering youth with relevant skills is key to building resilient economies and ensuring socio-economic progress in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021-07-15 |
| 2022 | 2022-07-15 |
| 2023 | 2023-07-15 |
| 2024 | 2024-07-15 |
| 2025 | 2025-07-15 |
| 2026 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2027 | 2027-07-15 |
| 2028 | 2028-07-15 |