World Youth Skills Day (WYSD)

ARUA Centre of Excellence for Unemployment & Skills Development, University of Lagos

Theme: “Resilient African Youths and Tomorrow’s World of Work – What Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills will be required?”

Background Note: The United Nations (UN) in 2014 designated July 15 as World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) for the purpose of recognizing and promoting skills development among the youths worldwide. This year, the WYSD focuses on “Skills for a Resilient Youth in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond.” In line with our mission of developing innovative solutions to youth employment challenges in Africa, we join the rest of the world to celebrate the recognition of skills development among African youths in general with the theme: “Resilient African Youths and Tomorrow’s World of Work – What Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills will be required?”

Speakers & Moderators

Guest Speakers

• Prof. Tony Bailetti – Carleton University, Canada

• Mrs. Toki Mabogunje – President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

• Ass. Prof. Sunday Adebisi – Director, ARUA Centre of Excellence for Unemployment, University of Lagos

• Dimy Doresca – Director, Institute of International Business, IOWA University, USA

• Dr. Priscilla T. Baffour – University of Ghana, Ghana

• Prof. Kesh Govinder – University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

• Dr. Akanimo Odon – Africa Strategy & Business Expert, Lancaster University (UK)

• Dr. Joy Kiiru – University of Nairobi, Kenya

Moderators

• Dr. Ayodele Shittu – ARUA Centre of Excellence for Unemployment, University of Lagos

• Dr. Olusanya Olasunmbo – University of Lagos, Lagos

Thematic Areas

The event is structured around eight key themes:

• T1: Exploring Techpreneurship Opportunities

• T2: The Soft skills that will matter

• T3: Rethinking University Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

• T4: Building Resilience for Tomorrow’s Job Disruptions

• T5: Global Citizenship and the Changing Workplace

• T6: Required adaptation Strategies to Job Disruptions

• T7: The Severity of Youth Unemployment in Africa

• T8: Making Entrepreneurship a Culture for African Youths

Event Details

• Venue: Zoom Virtual Meeting

• Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

• Time: 3:00pm GMT+1 (Nigerian Time)

• Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/yav3lfma

Partners & Organizations

• ARUA (African Research Universities Alliance)

• University of Lagos

• ARUA-COE (Unemployment & Skills Development)

• GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund)

• UK Research and Innovation