The "Decent Work, Brighter Futures" Talk Series is a 4-part global discussion hosted by YouthForesight, in collaboration with the TASC Platform of the Graduate Institute, to explore youth employment trends, challenges, and aspirations. This intergenerational series brings together Gen Z and Gen X voices to reflect on the evolution of youth employment challenges since the ILO’s first Global Employment Trends for Youth (GET for Youth) report 20 years ago, while examining commonalities and differences in their experiences.

The first event in the series, scheduled for October 31, 2024, will focus on the Asia and Pacific region and features Plan International Indonesia as a special partner. It will highlight key findings from the GET for Youth report, addressing regional youth employment trends, sources of youth anxiety, and how aspirations regarding labor market transitions have evolved over the past 20 years. The event will explore how support measures and career opportunities have shifted over time.

Agenda for the First Event: Asia & Pacific Focus

Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 9 AM CET | 9 AM Geneva | 3 PM Jakarta
Duration: 1 hour

• Introduction and Welcome Remarks

• Presentation of Key Findings from the GET for Youth Report (Asia & Pacific focus)

• Intergenerational Dialogue: Exploring commonalities and differences between Gen Z and Gen X on youth employment

Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and insights through polls and moderated questions to the panellists. This virtual event is open to anyone interested in global and regional youth employment trends.