The European Training Foundation (ETF) launches its engaging initiative, #MySkills4You: a social media campaign that amplifies the voices of young citizens from the Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans, contributing to the conversation during the European Year of Skills. Through dynamic videos, the campaign sheds light on the perspectives of young citizens regarding crucial skills development in their countries.

#MySkills4You seeks to answer fundamental questions:

• What do young people think are the most important skills?
• What are their countries doing to support skills development?

Through a dynamic video campaign, the ETF has engaged with individuals aged 16 to 28 to understand their perceptions of what countries are doing to support their skills development. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) and extends its reach through networks of Young European Ambassadors and EU Jeel Connectors from EU Neighbours South, East, and Western Balkans.

“The European Training Foundation is proud to launch #MySkills4You, a pioneering initiative that places the voices and skills of youth from the EU neighbouring regions at the forefront during the European Year of Skills,” said Pilvi Torsti, ETF Director. “This initiative has been made possible thanks to the support of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations and its invaluable networks of young citizens from EU Neighbours South, East, and Western Balkans: a great example of a cooperative approach for positive long-term impact.“