International Youth Day 2023- August 12th

August 12th is International Youth Day! 

Go here for more info:
https://social.desa.un.org/issues/youth/international-youth-day-main

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.

Youth, young professionals and emerging leaders are connected to each other like never before. In eagerness to learn and grow, young professionals want to and already contribute to the resilience of their communities. They propose and integrate innovative solutions that drive social progress and inspire political change in communities they live in. Young Professionals are a tremendous and essential asset worth investing in for succession planning-- development early on in their careers will reduce turn over, and should be a large part of your legacy and sustainability plan. 

The shifting demographics in the world are leveraged in a way that the way young people navigate their futures are critical for progress and the survival of the planet. With large numbers of young professionals (and young people generally) across the globe, it is clear that engaging and working with young professionals (emerging leaders, and youth) supporting them in standing up for their rights and creating the conditions allowing them to progress and play an active role in change, that the international community will be able to achieve peace, security, justice, climate resilience and sustainable development for everyone. 
As countries reassess their policy in the recovery phase from COVID19 and a dip in the employment market, and education, they need to invest in longer-term transformative approaches and overhaul past structures to make them more inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
When designing and implementing active skills development policies to help workers move into or on to new occupations and jobs, it is important to ensure that young professionals and emerging leaders are actively engaged.
The transition to greener and more digital economies calls for a broad‑based approach to digital literacy coupled with promotion of technical and digital skills for young professionals so that they can take full advantage of the new opportunities. Efforts to shape a more sustainable future require the active involvement and meaningful contribution of young people.




 

Discover

WYCUP is a global community of young Credit Union and Financial Cooperative professionals. Click for details on our global network, events and initiatives.

Connect

WYCUP is expanding professional networks globally. Click for details on opportunities to connect, learn and share with your peers around the world.

Collaborate

WYCUP is a platform for young professionals to collaborate on our shared challenges. Click for details on opportunities to apply your experience and be part of the solution.

Empower

WYCUP is raising the voice of young professionals through financial cooperatives. Click for details on our scholarship program, youth empowerment initiatives and other shared resources.

Inspire

WYCUP is inspired by professional journeys that celebrate our cooperative values. Click for opportunities to support our efforts and inspire others.

 

Join WYCUP

Connect your career to a world of opportunity. Join our global network of young professionals connected through financial cooperatives.
Connect your career to a world of opportunity. Join our global network of young professionals connected through financial cooperatives.

WYCUP Affiliates Council

A quarterly gathering of young professionals connected through financial cooperatives around the world. Join us for global perspectives on professional journeys and youth empowerment.
A quarterly gathering of young professionals connected through financial cooperatives around the world. Join us for global perspectives on professional journeys and youth empowerment.

WYCUP ConneXion

The WYCUP ConneXion networks young professionals with their peers at credit unions and financial cooperatives around the world. Join us to meet, learn and share with your global peers.
The WYCUP ConneXion networks young professionals with their peers at credit unions and financial cooperatives around the world. Join us to meet, learn and share with your global peers.

Webinars and Events

WYCUP offers opportunities to learn and connect with your global peers throughout the year. Click to learn more about WYCUP programming and our calendar of events.
WYCUP offers opportunities to learn and connect with your global peers throughout the year. Click to learn more about WYCUP programming and our calendar of events.