What skills will define the future?

Leadership, empathy, adaptability, and resilience are high on the list for today's young people.

To mark World Youth Skills Day, Martin Houghton-Brown, Secretary General of the International Award Foundation, sits down with us for a special podcast episode hosted by our Global Advocacy Manager Mariana Roa, to share how the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award creates opportunities for young people to develop these foundational #HumanSkills.

For 70 years, the Award has provided safe, supportive environments where young people gain real-life experiences, take on responsibility, learn from challenges, and celebrate achievement—building the confidence and capabilities they'll carry throughout life.

Today, these skills matter more than ever. As AI reshapes the world of work, while increasing digital interaction changes the way we build relationships, investing in human skills alongside formal education has never been more important.

Follow this link to learn more about Human Skills and The Award: Human Skills - Intaward

Hosted by Oksana Dobrovolska, Communications Officer at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation

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