The EU is collaborating with the Bangladeshi government through its budget support programme to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, aiming to make it more inclusive and aligned with future job market needs. “The EU is proud to stand with Bangladesh in empowering its youth through skills, mobility, and opportunity,” the embassy added.
Through initiatives like the Talent Partnership Project, the EU is supporting skills development tailored to both domestic and international labor markets, creating new employment pathways for Bangladeshi youth. Additionally, the Erasmus+ programme continues to provide opportunities for young Bangladeshis to study, train, and build global connections in Europe, fostering lifelong skills and cross-cultural friendships.
This year’s World Youth Skills Day, celebrated on 15 July 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the initiative, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to highlight the importance of equipping youth with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. The 2025 theme focuses on “Youth empowerment through AI and digital skills,” reflecting the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The United Nations emphasized that while AI is reshaping economies, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must evolve to prepare youth for future-ready skills, warning that inequitable implementation could pose significant risks.
