15 July 2025, 01:51 PM IST
On World Youth Skills Day, experts say learning to talk to bots, crunch data, and build apps (without writing a single line of code!) might just be the secret sauce to career survival in the age of AI
The ideal mindset should be a willingness to keep learning, unlearning, and relearning — because the bots are only getting smarter, and so must we. Representative photo: Freepik
New Delhi: As the world marks World Youth Skills Day on July 15, career coaches and tech gurus alike are sounding the same alarm: if your resume doesn’t include at least a dash of AI savvy and digital dexterity, you might be in danger of being outpaced by your own inbox assistant.
The modern corporate jungle is no longer impressed by just good PowerPoint slides or Excel sheets. Instead, the hottest skills shaking up offices (and Zoom calls) everywhere include prompt engineering — the art of getting generative AI tools like ChatGPT to produce exactly what you want — and data storytelling, which turns mind-numbing spreadsheets into dashboards that make sense.
And the revolution doesn’t stop there. With no-code and low-code platforms, even non-techies can now whip up apps or automate tedious workflows faster than you can say “IT department.” Meanwhile, cybersecurity basics — like spotting phishing emails before you click “open” — have gone from niche to non-negotiable.
Beyond tools and tech, soft skills remain essential — but even they come with a digital twist. Knowing how to communicate effectively on Slack or Notion, keep virtual teams motivated, and adapt to ever-changing digital tools can set young professionals apart in a talent pool flooded with AI-enhanced résumés.
In the end, say experts, the real secret weapon isn’t a single software or certification, but a mindset: a willingness to keep learning, unlearning, and relearning — because the bots are only getting smarter, and so must we.
About The Day:
July 15 marks World Youth Skills Day, an annual observance dedicated to highlighting the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and decent work.
The theme for 2025 — “Skilling Youth for a Digital and Green Future” — focuses on empowering young people to thrive in a rapidly evolving world shaped by technology and sustainability challenges.
Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, World Youth Skills Day has since become a platform to raise awareness about the skills gap and the need for inclusive, future-ready education and training.
Beyond numbers, the day carries a deeper significance: reminding policymakers, educators, and businesses alike that investing in youth skills isn’t just a social responsibility — it’s critical for innovation, economic growth, and building resilient societies.
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