Youth career readiness

Across the globe, there are various challenges – from technological change and growing inequality to armed conflicts and unforeseen shocks – which have disrupted the world’s workforce and labour markets. Meanwhile, there is significant concern over the career and employability readiness of students, as well as over poor social mobility. These challenges pose questions about the future of work and the skills that countries, economies, and individuals will need to thrive, but young people everywhere should be entitled to support and opportunities for meaningful, productive work as they complete their education.

At EDT, we believe that education systems have a powerful part to play in addressing these challenges and providing such support. We focus on the challenge of how education systems can meaningfully and effectively prepare students and young people for the future, including the world of work.

Through our research and experience in system strengthening, and in delivering effective skills, careers and employability programmes, we have devised a model for a healthy, future-ready education ecosystem.