Future Skills Academy
Skills for Tomorrow.
Opportunities for All.
Partner with Us: Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow
The future of work is changing rapidly. The World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that by 2030, technology will transform one billion jobs – a third of all jobs globally – and that by 2025, half the world's workforce will need to acquire new skills to remain competitive.
We can transform this global challenge into an opportunity to develop a new generation of Arab talent equipped to meet changing market demands and compete globally.
The Future Skills Academy, a partnership between the UNDP and MBRF , in collaboration with active stakeholders, helps bridge the skills gap, broadening professional horizons and boosting career growth and well-being in the Arab States region and beyond.
Our mission: Building skilled professionals
We empower individuals with the skills of the future to build a brighter future for all. In its first phase, the Future Skills Academy benefited 9,902 learners, who completed over 15,000 training courses. We aspire to reach 10 million learners by 2030.
Why partner with us?
Partnering with the Future Skills Academy connects you to a global movement for skills development and sustainable economic growth. The Academy is not just an educational initiative; it's a strategic investment in the future of the Arab States region. According to the World Bank, integrating the digital economy could significantly boost GDP per capita by up to 46%, with long-term economic gains reaching up to US$1.6 trillion.
Future Skills Academy announced at the UN General Assembly (September 2024)
The Academy offers programmes designed to meet the needs of various groups, providing development opportunities for all, including:
- Governments: Empowering the workforce, driving economic growth, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.
- The Private Sector: Building a skilled talent pool, reducing recruitment costs, and achieving social responsibility goals.
- Technology Companies: Participating in curriculum development and collaborating on research and development projects with academia.
- Educational Institutions: Updating curricula, attracting top talent, and strengthening partnerships in training and research.
- Civil Society Organizations: Enhancing community participation by providing educational and training programmes for deprived and marginalized groups.
How you can partner with us?
We offer partners various strategic opportunities to contribute to the project's overarching goal. These include:- Nominating top talent
- Sponsoring learners
- Providing high-quality educational content
- Facilitating access to learning centers
- Offering advanced technical solutions to strengthen the project's infrastructure and extend its reach to a wider audience of learners.
Driving innovation for a sustainable future
Through initiatives like the Global Skills Coalition, we unify the efforts of stakeholders – including governments, the private sector, and academia – to bridge skills gaps. We aim to build a highly digitally skilled and adaptable workforce, supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Want to join the movement?
Join us in shaping the future of the workforce. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities and discover how you can make a sustainable impact on communities.