BEIJING, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：
The Global Youth Leaders Initiative published at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit on Thursday presents a forward-thinking approach to harnessing the power of youth in shaping a better digital world for humanity and future generations.
The initiative highlights the pivotal role that young people play in driving innovation, promoting inclusivity, and addressing the challenges presented by the rapid advancement of digital technologies.
One of the key strengths of the initiative is its emphasis on active participation in policy development and implementation. By advocating for the involvement of global youth in shaping fair and reasonable digital policies, the initiative seeks to ensure that emerging technologies benefit all nations, especially the Global South, and promote international cooperation.
Furthermore, the focus on advocating for the rights of specific groups, such as women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, demonstrates a commitment to combating discrimination and promoting inclusivity in digital policy-making.
The initiative also recognizes the importance of promotion of cutting-edge technologies for the benefit of all, with a particular emphasis on the responsible use of AI and other digital innovations to ensure that it is universally beneficial and inclusive.
By engaging in interdisciplinary and cross-regional research projects and promoting ethical considerations in technology development, global youth can help ensure that digital technologies serve humanity in meaningful and beneficial ways while addressing environmental impacts and promoting sustainable development.
Additionally, the initiative calls for active engagement in digital technology and industry innovation practices, including the development of open-source technologies and digital public goods.
By fostering collaboration between young innovators and seasoned experts, the initiative aims to drive innovation, share best practices, incubate new projects and seize opportunities brought by digital innovation.
Moreover, the initiative underscores the importance of promoting an inclusive and shared digital society by integrating digital technologies into public social undertakings such as education and healthcare, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and advancing philanthropy and digital literacy programs.
By narrowing the digital divide, promoting social equity, and empowering marginalized groups, global youth can contribute to building a more equitable and inclusive digital future for all.
In conclusion, the WIC Global Youth Leaders Initiative presents a compelling vision for leveraging the energy and creativity of young people to shape a people-centered and AI-for-good digital future.
By taking action and working together on an international scale, global youth have the potential to drive positive changes and contribute to building a more prosperous, peaceful, secure, equal and inclusive digital world for current and future generations.
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Initiative shows how youth can create a better digital world
MAGDEBURG, Germany, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sven Schulze, Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry for the State of Saxony-Anhalt, has given the starting signal for a groundbreaking cooperation within the framework of the Saxony-Anhalt skilled worker initiative for the Viethoga training project. The aim is to optimally prepare young Vietnamese for vocational training in Saxony-Anhalt. The focus is on the introduction of a higher-qualification B2 language course program, which takes the previous success of the Viethoga training project to a new level of quality. The project is another part of the comprehensive skilled worker initiative that the minister started in June and for which an accompanying advertising campaign was launched last week that will also make the career opportunities in Saxony-Anhalt visible in Vietnam.
"Language is the key to successful integration - professionally and privately," says Minister Sven Schulze. "With the new B2 language course, we are optimally preparing young people for their professional future in Saxony-Anhalt. This program not only strengthens their language skills, but also creates the basis for successful training and integration. Everyone benefits from this: the trainees and the companies. I am convinced that this project is exemplary and will be seen as a success story far beyond Saxony-Anhalt," continued Minister Sven Schulze.
Viethoga project expanded to include craft and technical professions
For seven years, the Viethoga training project has offered young people from Vietnam the opportunity to complete a dual training course in the hotel and catering industry in Saxony-Anhalt. So far, over 600 participants have been successfully integrated, and the number continues to rise: by the end of the year, 700 will be exceeded. At the start of Saxony-Anhalt's skilled worker initiative in June, the project was initially expanded to address craft and technical chamber professions and is now being further expanded in the area of language acquisition.
Because even success stories have challenges. "Experience to date has shown that a higher language level is necessary in order to successfully complete training in Germany, which takes place in German," emphasizes Michael Schmidt, President of DEHOGA Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. "With the new B2 program, we are focusing on a solid language foundation that not only makes vocational school easier, but also everyday work and life in Saxony-Anhalt."
Language support goes hand in hand with cultural integration
The Goethe Institute Hanoi is playing a central role in the implementation of the new program. "Our goal is not only to teach participants language skills at B2 level, but also to prepare them culturally for life in Germany," says Steffen Kaupp, deputy director of the institute and head of language training at the Goethe-Institute.
As part of the program, participants initially stay in Vietnam for a longer period of time to deepen their German language skills in intensive courses. A final language test certifies the knowledge they have achieved with an internationally recognized B2 certificate.
Perspectives for long-term securing of skilled workers
The funding of the skilled worker initiative and this part of the project is made possible by the state of Saxony-Anhalt, with the Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt mbH (IMG) taking the lead. The language project is not only an expansion of the existing program, but also a further step towards securing skilled workers. "IMG fully supports the Viethoga training project. As a bridge between business and international skilled workers, we are helping to create sustainable partnerships and strengthen Saxony-Anhalt as a business location in the long term," explains Dr. Robert Franke, Managing Director of IMG.
In the long term, the shortage of skilled workers is one of the greatest challenges for companies in Saxony-Anhalt. According to calculations by the State Statistical Office of Saxony-Anhalt, the potential workforce in the state will fall by 215,000 people or almost 18 percent by 2035. However, school graduates will only be able to fill part of the gap created by people leaving the workforce. Targeted integration of foreign skilled workers is therefore essential.
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IMG Saxony-Anhalt: Minister Sven Schulze launches model project for language acquisition in Vietnam with DEHOGA at the Goethe Institute
