ThinkYoung attended Davos 2018 and we are  happy to provide you with this youth report. An encounter with worldwide policy makers, entrepreneurs and young Global Shapers Davos 2018 was held to tackle different issues to improve society on a global-scale. Its main focus was “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World.” Inequalities, disparities, climate change, there are endless global concerns to find solutions to, together. Partnerships, panel discussions and showcases were held in aspiration to connect our fractured world. As Davos looks forwards into the future, Global Shapers and the general young generation are vital in making the next steps for the betterment of the world.

–Andrea Gerosa, Founder of ThinkYoung

HOT & TRENDING

RESKILLING & REVITALISING OUR YOUNG WORKERS

World Economic Forum officially announced a revolutionary initiative, Closing the Skills Gap 2020. The establishment addresses the issue of the skills gap among employees and intends to revitalise education to become more effective for our future as it continues to change. Currently, with 26 founding partners from all around the globe who are dedicated to foster quality reskilling and upskilling training to young people, Closing the Skills Gap 2020 estimates to help 8.1 million people by 2020. This initiative will be executed through an online platform, closingtheskillsgap.org, developed by Tata Consultancy Services. Businesses which are interested in contributing, will make their commitments to skill developments and share their practical insights through this interactive platform. Reskilling and revitalising skills are crucial actions to take to ensure quality results in the accelerating society.

A MILLENNIAL PARTNERSHIP TO FINALLY END GENDER BIASES

Procter & Gamble (P&G) formed a partnership with Global Shapers Community at the Davos conference. With social media campaigns and youth-led solutions, it aims to enable the process of tackling the issues of gender inequality to accelerate much more than its current progress. Millennials are an immense population in the world today, it’s a generation which is innate to constant changes and challenges. P&G partners up with the Global Shapers to give digital natives the direction, in order to influence people from all around the world to make a notable elimination of gender biases. With the spotlight on Global Shapers, the partnership also aims to encourage more youths to be involved, to be active and ideally, to lead their societies to a prosperous future.

TIPS & TRICKS

YOUNG WOMEN ARE NO LONGER VULNERABLE, BUT DREAM-FIGHTERS

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan takes a stand at Davos to deliver inspiring messages to millennials through his work for the betterment of acid and burn victims in India. Majority of the victims he works with are females. During his An Insight, an Idea session, Shah Rukh emphasized the importance of realising that these women should not be portrayed as vulnerable individuals, but members of the society who have every right to fight for their dreams, just like everyone else. Unfortunately, until this day, women are still restricted from voicing opinions and grievances. Holding the Crystal Award, an award for artists who have shown commitment in improving the state of the world, he aspires to initiate his project with even more young people, from all around the world.

GLOBALISATION FOR THE MILLENNIAL FUTURE

Reflecting upon historical world wars and conflicts, Jack Ma, one of China’s most prominent business people, reminded Davos participants that the power of globalisation shouldn’t be misused. Instead, the power should be strategically executed to unify the world as a whole, in aspiration to produce a better future for the younger generations. He expressed the vital message in amplifying the necessary intentions, of which younger generations should be taking into consideration concerning globalisation. Ma foresees an integrated identity of the world. The power of internet is a source of this integration, which may be used as a threat or an essential catalyst.

TAKING ACTION THROUGH THE MILLENNIAL VOICE

THINKYOUNG'S HOT NEWS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOOL IN THESSALONIKI

Entrepreneurship School is flying into Thessaloniki again for its 37th edition! This school has the aim of generating and enhancing local Greek innovation and ingenuity. It’s the school where participants get the chance to share their entrepreneurial ideas with like-minded young people and to discover business strategies with real entrepreneurs themselves. With a focus on sharing economy, entrepreneurs are open to share their obstacles and successes. Entrepreneurship School puts participants under the spotlight, to provide them with resources and connect them to the right networks. Registrations are now open, save yourself a spot!

MAKERSTOWN 2018

Makerstown is marching to Brussels again this year, on the 22nd of May. The one-day annual fair, will showcase the work from young innovators to policy makers and the public. Young innovators range from hobbyists to professionals, bringing in their eye-opening innovations for our tomorrow. This is also the place where organisations are invited to present their visions for our Town of the Future. With exhibitions and panel discussions, Makerstown will bring forth the future for the public to interact with and enjoy. Stay tuned for important dates!