UNICEF released on Monday, 12 July, a thought-provoking new episode in its fresh podcast series, “Impact with Youth”, conducive to the eve of World Youth Skills Day. Youth skills and career guidance find a place as the basis for an enlightening discussion in the latest episode of this podcast, moderated by Shri Sanjay Javin, Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, and Ms. Kanta Singh, the present Deputy Country Representative of UN Women India.

The podcast episode has major youth development and empowerment themes, focusing on how relevant skills acquired are important in today’s dynamic job market. Shri Sanjay Javin from the Department of School Education & Literacy shared his experience, deepening expert opinions in educational policies and initiatives toward the development of skill building in youth. Ms. Kanta Singh presented UN Women India on themes of gender equality and the potential role of skills development in affecting inclusive growth.

The episode of the podcast “Impact with Youth” includes a discussion on the topic of youth skills and career guidance between Shri Sanjay Javin and Ms. Kanta Singh. Shri Sanjay Javin throws light on educational policies and initiatives directed toward building skill development processes in the overall body of the country’s youth.
Ms. Kanta Singh spoke about the subject of gender equality and the role skills development plays in inducing inclusive growth. The episode not only highlights the importance of World Youth Skills Day but also echoes UNICEF’s values of empowering young people globally through education and skill-building programs.

UNICEF’s Commitment: This podcast episode shows UNICEF’s commitment to empowering young people across the globe through education and creation of opportunities for skill development. It envisions providing actionable insights and meaningful dialogue on critical issues affecting youth globally. Relevance of World Youth Skills Day: The World Youth Skills Day, which is celebrated annually on July 15, would instigate the development of youth skills in the fight against both unemployment and underemployment and encourage investment in training and education that will fully integrate them into the workforce. This is reflected in the theme of this year’s event: “Youth Skills for Peace and Development,” which emphasizes the contribution of youth toward the peacebuilding and sustainable development process.

Podcast Series as a Platform of Dialogue: The “Impact with Youth” podcast series has been sustained as a platform for impactful dialogue and action-oriented insights on critical issues impacting youth across the world. Through distinguished guests and thought leaders in conversation with the likes of Shri Sanjay Javin and Ms. Kanta Singh, UNICEF aims to inspire positive change and enrich opportunities for young people to succeed amidst a rapidly changing world.

Publishing this podcast episode on World Youth Skills Day, UNICEF has underscored its commitment to equipping young people with education and skills so that the future may be better. From the able anchorage of Shri Sanjay Javin and Ms. Kanta Singh, many useful perspectives have been added to the subject of youth skills and career guidance in continuing the dialogue on youth development and empowerment.