International Youth Day 2026: 7 skills students need as AI reshapes future careers

International Youth Day 2026 is being observed under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, highlighting shared aspirations for education, opportunity, decent work and a sustainable future. As artificial intelligence changes workplaces, students need skills beyond technical knowledge. Data literacy, prompt engineering, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, creative problem-solving and AI ethics can help young people prepare for changing careers. Global initiatives, including S&P Global’s $10 million StepForward programme, are also supporting AI education and ...