Preparing Africa’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs

Panel
Block I
Day 1
5:00 pm
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5:50 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson
This panel will explore how Africa can harness its growing youth population to meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic global workforce. The session will focus on how educational institutions, technical and vocational programs, and innovative training initiatives can bridge the gap between formal education and market needs, ensuring that Africa’s youth are well-prepared to lead in emerging industries such as technology, digital services, and climate.
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Preparing Africa’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Jobs
This panel will explore how Africa can harness its growing youth population to meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic global workforce. The session will focus on how educational institutions, technical and vocational programs, and innovative training initiatives can bridge the gap between formal education and market needs, ensuring that Africa’s youth are well-prepared to lead in emerging industries such as technology, digital services, and climate.
America/New_York
Nov 15, 2024 5:00 PM
Nov 15, 2024 5:50 PM
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - 8th Floor - Robertson

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