World Youth Skills Day 2026: Skills for a shared future

| Type: event | 📅When: Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:00-12:30 CEST |💻Online

Every year on 15 July, World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) celebrates the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. Under the theme “Skills for a shared future”, this year’s WYSD events will focus on the need to develop innovative youth skills programmes that prepare young people to participate in digital, AI-driven and green economies, where they can lead with empathy, communicate across cultures, build resilience and contribute to a more inclusive and peaceful future.

To mark WYSD 2026, UNESCO-UNEVOC invites UNEVOC Network members to get involved in the following ways:

1.💻Participate in the webinar scheduled for Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 10:00-12:30 CEST. The webinar will bring together governments, educators, employers, youth networks and young people themselves to address one question:
“What will it take to equip every young person with the competencies they need to thrive in a shared future?” Webinar registration here.
2.📝WYSD Youth Survey: Circulate and encourage youth aged 19-35 to share their perspective by participating in the World Youth Skills Day 2026 Youth Survey. Deadline: 7 July 2026.
3.🎬Share your story: video call for TVET Youth Voices: UNESCO-UNEVOC invites young people to share their perspectives on ”Skills for a shared future” through a short video. Submission details are available here. Deadline: 3 July 2026.
✉️ Should you need any further information or wish to discuss your institution’s involvement, please do not hesitate to contact us (unevoc.inclusion@unesco.org).

Intercultural Competence and Global Citizenship Education_Forum-invitation_June 2026

As part of the UNEVOC Network Coaction Initiative, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, together with Partner Centres, is organizing online training and a forum on Intercultural Competence and Global Citizenship Education. The programme is open to members of the UNEVOC Network and the wider TVET community. It aims to support TVET educators in strengthening intercultural awareness, communication skills and global citizenship education in their teaching practice.
📅 Key dates:
• Pre-forum activities: from 1 June 2026
• Live forum: 17 June 2026 | 11:00–16:00 (GMT+2)
• Post-forum activities: to be completed by 3 July 2026
What to expect:
🛠️ Practical strategies to apply intercultural competence & global citizenship education in TVET contexts
🤝 Interactive modules and breakout sessions
🗣️ Multilingual participation and peer learning
🏅 Opportunities to earn digital badges

Great news for researchers, educators, and scholars! Due to numerous requests, the deadline for Registration & Full Paper Submission for the 10th World Conference on TVET (WOCTVET 2026) has been officially extended! 📑⏳

You now have more time to submit your valuable research under the theme:

💡 “Next Gen Workforce: Reimagine TVET for the Future”

🗓️ New Important Dates:

Registration & Full Paper Submission: June 15, 2026 (Extended from June 1st!)

Acceptance Notification: July 15, 2026 (Updated from June 30th!)

Camera Ready: August 15, 2026

Payment: August 30, 2026

✨ Publication Opportunities:

All accepted papers will have the chance to be indexed in Scopus and MyCite (Expected indexing within two years).

don’t miss this extended chance to share your insights and innovations with the global TVET community in Johor Bahru, Malaysia this October! 🇲🇾✨

🔗 Register & Submit Now: https://woctvet.uthm.edu.my

📧 Contact Us: woctvet@uthm.edu.my

📢 CALLING ALL INNOVATORS! 🌟 Ready to change the world? 🚀✨

Are you an undergraduate student with a passion for sustainability? 🌍🌱 Do you have a groundbreaking idea that could shape a greener tomorrow? Here is your ultimate stage! 🎭🔥

Introducing INGENIC 2026 – International Green Innovation Competition 🏆🎉 hosted by UPI, FPTI, and RAVTE! Under the inspiring theme: “Innovation for Green and Sustainable Future” 🍃💡

As seen in INGENIC 2026 – UPI.jpg, this is your chance to shine internationally! ✨🌐

💡 WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS:
💰 100% FREE Registration! No hidden fees, just pure opportunity! 💸❌

🏆 Win Amazing Prizes! Grab certificates, international recognition, and more! 🎖️🎁

🤝 Go Solo or Team Up! Submit individually or form a dream team of 2–5 members! 👥💪

🗺️ Global Connection! Cross-major, cross-university, and cross-nation collaborations are highly welcome! 🎓🌏

📍 Grand Final will be held on July 16th, 2026 at Bandung City, Indonesia! 🇮🇩✈️ (Shortlisted participants can join virtually or on-site! 🖥️🏢)

🌿 CHOOSE YOUR SUBTHEME:
1️⃣ 🏙️ Sustainable and Resilient Cities
2️⃣ 💼 Society and Sustainable Workforce
3️⃣ ⚡ Green Engineering and Technology
4️⃣ 📚 Future Skills and Education Transformation
5️⃣ 🏛️ Policy, Governance, and Economic Sustainability

⏳ MARK YOUR CALENDAR (2026):
📝 June 12th – Registration Deadline ⏰

📂 June 19th – Project Submission Deadline ⚡

📣 June 26th – Finalist Announcement 🎉

📊 July 3rd – Presentation Submission 📉

👑 July 16th – Grand Final in Bandung! 🥳

🚀 HOW TO SUBMIT:
Prepare your Poster & Brief Description 🖼️📝 and pitch your way to the top! All works and presentations are in English. 🗣️🇬🇧

🔗 REGISTER NOW FOR FREE: https://linktr.ee/INGENIC2026 📲✨

Don’t let your green ideas stay just ideas. Let’s create a sustainable future together! 🌲💚

#INGENIC2026 #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #InternationalCompetition #StudentInnovation #UPI #FPTI #RAVTE #FreeRegistration #GreenFuture

The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (FPTI UPI), is calling for all students to join the “Great Summer Program 2026.” Under the theme “AI-Enabler Green Transformation for Future Skills and Sustainable Workforce,” this program is designed to empower the next generation with cutting-edge technology and sustainability insights.

📅 Program Dates:

Online Sessions: July 7–8, 2026 (via Zoom)

Onsite Sessions: July 14–16, 2026 (at UPI Campus, Bandung, Indonesia)

💡 Why should you join?

Earn Credits: Transferable course equivalent to 2 academic credits.

Global Networking: Connect with experts and students from around the world.

Hands-on Experience: Field trips, city tours, and the International Green Innovation Competition.

Official Certification: Receive a certificate of participation.

🎁 Special Scholarship!
The first 8 International Participants will receive FREE registration and 3 nights of accommodation (excluding airfare). Don’t miss this chance!

📝 Key Information:

Registration Fee: USD 75 (for International Students)

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Register Here: https://bit.ly/GreatSummerProgram2026

For more details, follow @greatsummer.upi on Instagram or contact greatsummercoursefptiupi@gmail.com