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Skills and lifelong learning
Globalization, changing work dynamics, and advancements in automation and AI are driving a critical need for a skilled and adaptable workforce. Governments must implement forward-looking skills policies, while education systems should embrace new technologies and prioritize digital skills. Employers need to invest in workforce training and reskilling to meet evolving demands, and workers must incorporate lifelong learning into their careers.
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86% of employers report more relevant skills from apprenticeships.
Generative AI
could augment at least 13% of employment worldwide, with a similar impact across regions.
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22-23 October 2025
Global Skills Forum 2025
5 – 26 November 2025
Global Careers Month 2025
Webinar - 14 November 2025
Career guidance for decent work: unlocking pathways to equity, inclusion, and sustainable development
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ILO Live
Are AI jobs driving up demand for STEM education? Yes, but not for women.
Masterclass series “The skills bridge” - Episode 12
Future-ready skills policy: low- and middle-income countries pathways to growth, social justice and employment
An ILO event under the Global Careers Month
Career guidance for decent work: unlocking pathways to equity, inclusion, and sustainable development
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