About the United Nations World Youth Skills Day Celebration

At the United Nations 69th session on 18 December 2014, the General Assembly expressed concern on the high number of unemployed youth, estimated globally at 74.5 million in 2013, the majority of whom live in developing countries. It noted that Member States have an important role in meeting the needs and aspirations of youth, particularly in developing countries. Recognizing that fostering the acquisition of skills by youth would enhance their ability to make informed choices with regard to life and work and empower them to gain access to changing labour markets, the United Nations General Assembly decide to designate 15 July as World Youth Skills Day. The United Nations Invites all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including youth-led organizations, to commemorate World Youth Skills Day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with national priorities, including through education, campaigns, volunteering and public awareness-raising activities.

Scheduled Activities for 2016 United Nations World Youth Skills Day at YCT

The centre planned the following activities for the World Youth Skills Day.

                        Inspirational Lecture

                        Panel session

                        Youth Skill Competition

                        Exhibitions

                        Recognition Awards

                        Performances by Poet, Artiste and Comedian

                         

Speakers:

Alibaba, Co founder Jobberman, Shola Animashaun, Dr Shogo amongst others

Join us as we create awareness on skills development for youths on the 15th of July, 2016, Yaba College of Technology

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