Thematic Approaches

Since 2016, the Balearic Islands Employment Service (SOIB) has been developing a Dual Training Programme focused on the Blue Economy for youth eligible for the Youth Guarantee System. It aims to qualify unemployed youth (aged 16- 29) using apprenticeship contracts in collaboration with local Blue Economy companies and Vocational Education Training (VET) centres in the field of nautical maintenance, engineering, painting and maritime carpentry.

This presentation from the Caribbean Forum on Population, Youth and Employment outlines the regional challenges for youth employment in the Caribbean and the case for the Blue Economy.

The objectives of this study were to (i) assess the participation of youth in fisheries and aquaculture, including opportunities and challenges for participation, (ii) understand what WorldFish and key partners (government organizations, nongovernmental organizations [NGOs] and others) are doing in the focal countries in relation to youth participation, and (iii) provide potential areas for further research that could support improved youth participation in aquaculture, small-scale fisheries, and value chains.

This strategic brief shows aquatic food systems have the potential to provide livelihood opportunities for youth but challenges remain for them to join the sector. Multisector initiatives to improve access to training and finance as well as promote digital innovation can improve the participation of youth in fisheries, aquaculture and associated value chains. 

Hollywood actors were on strike over concerns about the use of AI, but for as little as $300, Meta and a company called Realeyes hired them to make avatars appear more human.

People with disabilities face serious barriers to finding employment. An artificial intelligence startup in Thailand is solving several problems at once by tapping this forgotten labor force.

To navigate the uncertain landscape of emerging technology and ensure that the benefits of Generative AI are equitably distributed, this brief recommends ten policy actions that could serve as a starting point for discussion and implementation. 

In this MIT study conducted with Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm, researchers examine the performance implications of AI on realistic, complex, and knowledge-intensive tasks.

In this white paper from the Jobs of Tomorrow series, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Accenture, presents an examination of the potential impact of large language models (LLMs) on jobs. The integration of LLMs in various industries presents a paradigm shift in how we interact with information and, by extension, how we work.

This report details the first Australian exploratory study with students and young people to understand their perceptions and use of Generative AI. The study includes insight from 576 young people aged 14 to 26 across High Schools, Universities, TAFE, Colleges, and in work.