Success stories
Skills and employability in action
We engage leaders – policy and decision makers in government, education and industry - in setting the agenda at the highest level to work together to address global skills challenges.
Our success stories showcase some of the ways which our work is bringing about positive change, giving young people new opportunities, higher aspirations and a greater global perspective, supported by new knowledge, skills and aptitudes.
Taqaddam provides life skills to young people
Taqaddam, meaning “Move forward” in Arabic, is an innovative student facing programme that provides skills for learning and life.
UK-India celebration of world class skills
Find out how we are working with partners to promote and celebrate skills competitions for young people in India.
Embedding entrepreneurship skills in Thai education
Find out more about the UK-Thai collaboration helping to integrate entrepreneurship in vocational education.
Skills for work, skills for life
Integrating marginalised young people into the world of work in Morocco, Scotland and Wales.
A first for Indian students
Learn how a group of Indian students and their employers benefited from participating in the UK’s largest annual skills show.
Transforming vocational education in Yemen
A British Council International Skills Partnership is helping to transform skills education in Yemen.
South Africa: open to international good practice in skills
Supporting the development of South Africa’s TVET strategy through international co-operation.
Egypt: a youthful society
Creating brighter futures for young Egyptians through training and entrepreneurship.
Vietnam's ambition to play a greater regional role
How strengthening links between colleges and employers in Vietnam and the UK is giving greater visibility to the skills agenda.
