Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE)

Hear from one of the world's largest human resources (HR) providers - The Adecco Group, about the global trends that impact youth from Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) 🌎 . Episode 3 of the Work-in-Progress podcast series features Bettina Schaller, the Head of Group Public Affairs at The Adecco Group, as she highlights that – 1. Youth from LMICs must develop strong leadership, social, and adaptability skills. 2. Building a strong professional network ("your village") is key to success. 3. Companies must prioritize skills-based hiring and value the unique contributions of young talent from emerging nations. Bettina Schaller also discusses employee well-being and the booming independent work trend that impacts young people in Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Listen to the episode now! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eSdmzAcw The World Bank Nadina Iacob #WorldBank #YouthEmployment #FutureOfWork #LMICs #S4YE #SolutionsforYouthEmployment #TheAdeccoGroup

New Women in Unconventional Jobs episode! Women, Business and Law: Defying Gender Stereotypes In this episode, we hear from Natália Mazoni, Private Sector Specialist at The World Bank and a key contributor to the latest edition of the Women, Business, and Law (WBL) report as she highlights the legal and practical barriers women face in non-traditional/unconventional jobs and how overcoming these barriers can lead to stronger and more resilient economies. 🌍 3 key insights from the podcast –  1.     New indicators such as women's safety and childcare services go beyond laws on paper to assess the impact on working women. 2.     Sex-disaggregated data is key to designing effective policies for gender equality. 3.     Legal reforms and gender-sensitive policies must be accelerated urgently to empower women and drive a more inclusive future. 🎧 Tune in now - https://lnkd.in/e7uvB4dh Apoorva Reddy Neelapu Namita Datta #SolutionsforYouthEmployment #S4YE #WBL #WomenEmpowerment #EconomicInclusion #PodcastEpisode #WorldBank #GenderEquality #WomenBusinessAndLaw

ICYMI – Microsoft Insights on Youth Employment | Work in Progress: Episode 2 Our latest #WorkInProgress episode dives deep to learn from Naria Santa Lucia, General Manager of Digital Inclusion at Microsoft Philanthropies. In this podcast, you will learn about: > Why strategic partnerships and local training can empower LMICs close the digital gap. > How AI literacy for youth can accelerate development, growth, and jobs in emerging nations. > How can Generative AI spark a new job economy for youth in LMICs. Watch the full podcast here! -> https://lnkd.in/efAu6XXR Namita Datta #YouthEmployment #WorldBank #DigitalJobs #AIforGood #LMICs #SolutionsforYouthEmployment #S4YE #Microsoft

The World Bank Solutions for Youth Employment's (S4YE) "Work in Progress," series brings you bite-size insights from the private sector on youth employment. Episode 2 features Naria Santa Lucia, General Manager of Digital Inclusion at Microsoft. Naria emphasizes that AI skills along with socio-emotional skills such as collaboration and communication are key, especially in bridging the digital divide in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). 3 Key Insights from the Podcast: ✅ Strategic partnerships and localized training narrow the digital gap in LMICs. ✅ Basic AI literacy can propel LMICs beyond traditional employment pathways. ✅ Generative AI has the potential to spark a new job economy for youth in LMICs. Watch the full episode! → https://lnkd.in/efAu6XXR Namita Datta #YouthEmployment #WorldBank #DigitalJobs #AIforGood #LMICs #SolutionsforYouthEmployment #S4YE #Microsoft

Interesting read from S4YE Youth Advisory Group (YAG) member Olajide Ojeniyi 💡👇 #Innovation #Creativity #Education #YouthEmployment https://lnkd.in/ezB3hhR4

That’s a wrap for this years World Bank Group Youth Summit. We came, we saw, we teched. Tune in to hear from our very own Program Head for Youth Employment Solutions at The World Bank, Namita Datta. Her remarks are very inspiring! “One thing I want to tell young people is that you don’t need to wait for anybody to come and help you. You are really leaders, you are allies, and solution creators in your communities. There is really no development challenge that can be solved without you.” We look forward to having you all back next year 🌐

At the recent #WBGYouthSummit, S4YE's Program Head Namita Datta joined a roundtable with youth-led organizations about forging development solutions in the digital era. 💬💡 Watch the recording here! ▶ https://lnkd.in/eBrWdHtm World Bank Group Youth Summit The World Bank #YouthEmployment #DigitalTransformation #YouthEmpowerment

How can youth get ahead in today's competitive job market? Here are 3 career tips from Anshul Sonak, Global Director of Digital Readiness Programs & Strategy at Intel Corporation: ✅ Be AI ready  ✅ Know what’s “un-AI-able”  ✅ Lifelong learning is key For more insights on #YouthEmployment, check out Episode 1 of #WorkInProgress! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb29EfUY Apoorva Reddy Neelapu Namita Datta

Globally, almost 156 million people are engaging in #microwork. 🌍💻 Can these small tasks lead to big opportunities for poor, vulnerable, and low-skilled workers? 🤔 The new #WorkingWithoutBorders Note explores this question—and more: https://bit.ly/4c1VhX5 The World Bank Group The World Bank Natnael Simachew Nigatu Nadina Iacob Namita Datta #OnlineGigWork #YouthEmployment #DigitalDevelopment #DigitalJobs #YouthJobs #Microworking #GigWork #GigJobs #DigitalEconomy

The #WasteSector jobs agenda can lead to a triple win: creating employment opportunities 💲, contributing to environmental protection 💚, and improving public health 🩺. With a focus on the role of youth in the sector, this S4YE Note dives into: 🔎 A global overview of waste generation and management 🔎 Key actors along the waste value chain 🔎 Recent trends in the quantity and quality of jobs in the sector 🔎 Opportunities for job creation and improvements to working conditions Click here to learn more! https://bit.ly/4dG85Uu The World Bank Natnael Simachew Nigatu Kevwe Pela Dominik Biesalski Urvashi Chopra #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #CircularJobs #WasteJobs #YouthEmployment