Learn about how our work is bringing about positive change, giving young people new opportunities, higher aspirations and a greater global perspective.
In 2016, we established and supported an international skills partnership project between New College Lanarkshire (United Kingdom) and Central Johannesburg College (South Africa).
Twelve teams from Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and UAE took their national competition ideas, developed these further and produced videos in response to the challenges.
British Council in partnership with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority and SEED Ventures developed a training program and successfully delivered four training sessions.
The current rate of unemployment in South Africa is 27% and 50% of this is attributed to youth unemployment.
British Council and UNESCO work together to find the key to improving the skills and career prospects of young people in Iraq
With 40% of its population under the age of eighteen and low gross domestic product growth rate, the development of Pakistan’s human resources is crucial.
Karishma is a 19-year-old Beauty Therapy student who has won a gold medal at the national-level competition in Beauty and Wellness held as a part of WorldSkills India 2016.
The ‘Changemaker Institute Project’ is a comprehensive project aimed at introducing social entrepreneurship and innovation at higher education institutions.
Taqaddam, meaning “Move forward” in Arabic, is an innovative student facing programme that provides skills for learning and life.
Find out how we are working with partners to promote and celebrate skills competitions for young people in India.