Today, July 15th marks a significant day on the global calendar as the United Nations officially recognizes it as World Youth Skills Day. The establishment of World Youth Skills Day by the UN in December 2014 underscores the importance of investing in the potential of young people to drive sustainable development and address global challenges. This special day is dedicated to emphasizing the critical importance of equipping young people with essential skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the European Union (EU) Agroforestry Skills Project in Timor-Leste, is delighted to celebrate World Youth Skills Day reflecting the transformative progress made in youth skills development and empowerment.
The Agroforestry Skills Project in Timor-Leste collaborates with various stakeholders, including government partners, the private sector, educational institutions within the TVET sector, labour organizations, civil society organizations and local communities to equip young people with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to lead in promoting green and sustainable economic diversification in Timor-Leste.
Through this project, 4,000 young people will be trained in production and processing in key agroforestry value chains to help integrate youth into the labour market and offer opportunities for local entrepreneurship. By engaging youth in these practices, the Agroforestry Skills Project helps create pathways for economic empowerment and community development leading to significant progress in creating a sustainable and prosperous future for all in Timor-Leste.
As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, let us recognize and support the empowerment of youth and women with Agroforestry Skills .
