World Youth Skills Day, celebrated on the 15th of July, aims to achieve better socio-economic conditions for today’s youth as a means of addressing the challenges of unemployment and under employment. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

In 2019, India had an unemployment rate of 2.55% and this has been affected by the recent lockdown and ongoing pandemic. The class of 2020 finds themselves in a fix as offer letters are being revoked and there are no vacancies available. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

In recent times, internet has emerged as a democratic platform for users from all walks of life. Anyone with a thought and talent can find their niche on the various apps that are accessible and easy to use. All that's required is creativity! #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

The lockdown has forced people to explore new and different options. We're all sitting at home, sifting through our skills and talents and discovering new ones on the internet. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

Abhimanyu Jain @MayuraAmarkant began exploring Reddit and how it can be a creative outlet for teens. Many of his posts have gone viral. He encourages adolescents and youth to explore digital platforms to learn & grow.

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Smartphones have replaced so many jobs around the world. WhatsApp and Google play an especially important role in encourgaing new entepreneurs and creators to sell and promote their products and content. https://yourstory.com/2020/02/indian-startups-smb-whatsapp #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

Ever wondered why roads are named after people? The Doorstep School in Mumbai is an NGO which names hitherto no-name alleys and slum streets after kids who are academic achievers or have made the effort to rise above circumstances to study. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

The internet provides an audience that has access to internet channels. Creators garner attention that pushes them to work and create more. The only thing needed is a nudge in the right direction. This is where you and I come into the picture. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

Blogging and content creation has found new aspirational value. The tool of blogging can be used to reach audiences far and wide and talk about important issues. It is not just a hobby anymore and more youth is taking it up as a career. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

Meet Aritro Chattopadhyay @NefariousFoodie who is taking his blogging and teaching skills to the next level. He works with several prominent brands and also teaches English to students globally, all at the age of 21.
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Vernacular content provides an unexplored niche. Education has shifted online and the skillset we will need in 2021 is unchartered territory. As content creators and consumers, we can use our platform to teach these new digital lifeskills. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #CauseAChatter

The achievements of our youth are inspiring! Yashovardhan talks about the website he and his friends created. Completely accessible to the visually challenged, this could be a turning point in accessible technology!

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