Let’s get one thing straight.
You live in a world that’s changing faster than ever before—where AI writes emails, beauty trends evolve every month, and the job market doesn’t wait for anyone. In this world, what keeps you relevant, employable, and empowered is your skill set.
World Youth Skills Day celebrated every year on 15th July—is not just a global event. It’s a reminder. A reminder that you hold the power to shape your life, your career, and even the future of India.
Yes, you.
Despite having a vast labor force, just 4.7% of individuals in India have received structured skill development training (Source: India e-visa), and that’s not just a statistic—that’s a revolution waiting to happen.
But here’s the twist:
Although India has a large workforce, just 4.7% have received professional industry-required skill training, according to the National Policy on Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
So what does that mean for you?
It means that you’re living in a country bursting with potential but starving for skills.
It means that if you choose to skill yourself today, you’re already in the top league of future leaders.
And that’s exactly what World Youth Skills Day is about—turning your potential into power.
Origin of World Youth Skills Day
Established in 2014 by the UN General Assembly, this day aims to spotlight the role of skill development in preparing young people for employment and self-employment.
It was born out of a growing global crisis: millions of young people entering the job market without the skills employers actually need.
Since then, July 15th has become a call to action for educators, governments, industries, and training institutions to make skilling youth a priority.
World Youth Skills Day History
This global observance was initiated in 2014 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/69/145. The aim was crystal clear: to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
It responded to an urgent global crisis: millions of youth entering the job market without the practical skills needed to thrive. Since then, every 15th July has been a powerful call to action educators, governments, industries, and communities rally to make skilling youth a global priority.
World Youth Skills Day 2025 Theme
This year marks a special 2025 theme on World Youth Skills is a new-age one. It is “Youth Empowerment through and Digital Skills,” and it focuses on preparing the next generation for a technology-driven future.
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution transforms workplaces, this theme highlights the importance of having future-ready digital competence and ethical AI expertise.
Why does this matter to you?
- Because AI isn’t just changing jobs—it’s creating new ones.
- Because digital fluency will decide whether you lead the wave or get lost in it.
- Because ethical, equitable access to AI skills ensures no one in India gets left behind.
To align with this vision, UNESCO‑UNEVOC, ILO, World Skills, and UN Youth Office are championing inclusive AI‑powered learning, teacher‑training, youth‑voice engagement, digital boot camps, and global skill‑showcases.
Why Skills Matter in Your Life (More Than You Think)
Gone are the days when just a degree guaranteed success. Today, your real strength lies in what you can do, not just what you.
Think about these important questions from the perspective of a beauty professional. Can you style a bride with both creativity and precision? You get noticed, respected, and remembered.
What you know and can do becomes your voice, your recognition, and your reputation. Whether you want to work, freelance, launch your own business, or go abroad, your skills are your ticket to that future.
And you’re not alone in this journey.
India’s Skilling Movement—and Your Role in It
In a country as young as ours, skilling isn’t optional—it’s urgent. That’s why the India Government launched massive missions like:
- Skill India Mission
- PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana)
- SAMARTH for textiles and fashion
- UDYAM and MUDRA schemes for entrepreneurs
These aren’t just schemes. They’re lifelines for youth like you who want to grow, earn, and rise.
Orane International: A Partner in Your Skilling Journey
This is where Orane comes in—not as an academy, but as a career accelerator. For over 20 years, Orane International has been at the frontlines of India’s skilling revolution. We’ve helped thousands of students, just like you, discover their passion and turn it into a profession by enrolling in professional beauty courses.
Why Orane Has been Trusted by Over 1 Lakh Students
- Pan-India Presence: 115+ centres across 22 states
- Multiple Hiring Partners: Get access to global brands & luxury salons.
- UGC-Approved Degree Options: Including the B.VOC. Bachelor’s in Vocation in Cosmetology.
- Affordable for Everyone: 0% EMI education loans
- International Certifications: Boost your chances abroad
- 100% Placement Assistance: Because success should be certain
Via Orane beauty schools at any branch, you don’t just learn how to cut, colour, style, or heal. You learn how to think like an entrepreneur, speak like a leader, and work like a global professional.
The Impact of Skilling Goes Beyond You
Here’s a powerful truth:
“When you upskill yourself, you uplift your family. You strengthen your community. You push India forward.”
With the Indian beauty and wellness industry on track to reach ₹20 billion by 2025 (KPMG), the future looks bright for those with the right skills and training.
And not just in urban cities.
With Orane, even students from small towns in India are now being trained in top-class beauty and wellness courses, which enables them to work in branded salons and even open their own beauty academies and salons.
Make a Firm Commitment
You’re not too late. You’re not too young. You’re not too old.
You’re right on time to begin a journey that can completely transform your life.
So ask yourself:
- Are you ready to build a future where your work is respected?
- Do you want a career that pays, grows, and travels with you?
- Are you passionate about learning and gaining the skills to become successful?
If your answer is yes, then start today.
Final Word: Skills Are the Real Currency of the Future
In this blog, we have discussed how World Youth Skills Day 2025 isn’t just any other day — it’s a challenge. A challenge to you, to every young Indian, to rise beyond limitations and redefine what success looks like in the age of AI, beauty tech, wellness innovation, and digital entrepreneurship.
You’ve seen the numbers. You’ve understood the urgency. You’ve read about those who made it—students just like you who dared to learn and change their future.
Now it’s your turn. You can let the world move ahead without you. Or you can grab the opportunity to skill up, scale up, and lead.
At Orane International, every tool, every trainer, and every classroom is designed to help you build more than a career. It’s where you build your confidence, your character, and your future.
