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Skills for work and life
Learning for the changing world of work
UNESCO connects education to the fast-evolving world of work through its promotion of skills for work and life. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) helps youth and adults develop the abilities, knowledge, values and attitudes they need to find decent work and contribute to building a peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world. Worldwide 267 million young people aged 15-24 are still not in any form of employment, education or training. TVET contributes to the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’ and those of SDG8 for 'decent work and economic growth'.
Key facts
Key databases
Integrated approaches to literacy and skills development: examples of best practice in adult learning programmes
2021
UNESCO
Final evaluation of UNESCO’s technical and vocational education and training strategy, 2016 - 2021
2021
UNESCO
Towards a common definition of micro-credentials
2022
UNESCO
Trends mapping study: digital skills development in TVET teacher training
2022
UNESCO
UNESCO International Conference Report on Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Successful and Just Transitions: report
2022
UNESCO