The Opportunity Engine: How JobTech is transforming youth livelihood pathways

How can digital platforms and AI help young people access decent work and entrepreneurship opportunities? As AI, technology, demographic change and the green transition reshape work, JobTech is helping young people access jobs, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities through digital and AI-enabled solutions. This Generation Unlimited webinar brought together leaders from the JobTech Alliance, youth-focused platforms, and entrepreneurs to explore practical approaches to using technology to connect young people with skills, jobs, income opportunities, and finance. The discussion focused on how JobTech can reach marginalized youth, respond to changing labour-market demand, build trusted digital ecosystems, and ensure AI and technology contribute to more inclusive livelihoods and employment outcomes. Webinar Chapters 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 04:04 - Importance of focusing on youth livelihoods in today’s world. Overview of UNICEF’s Youth Livelihoods Strategy and learning-to-earning approach. 16:25 - The global Jobtech landscape and opportunities for youth employment 26:03 - Platform spotlights: Exactly what is JobTech? 49:05 - Panel discussion and Q&A 01:04:00 - Closing Objectives ✦ Explore the evolving role of JobTech in addressing youth livelihoods challenges and improving transitions from learning to earning. ✦ Showcase practical examples of JobTech solutions that are helping young people access skills, employment, entrepreneurship opportunities. ✦ Discuss lessons on working with the private sector to scale digital platforms while ensuring inclusion of marginalized and underserved youth. ✦ Facilitate dialogue on how diverse actors across the public, private and development sectors can contribute to a thriving JobTech ecosystem within the broader livelihoods systems. Missed the live session? Got questions for our presenters and panelist? 💬 Join the discussion space at the YouthForesight Forum and let's hear your voice on this topic! Date and format ✦ Date: 28 October, 2026 ✦ Duration: 60 min ✦ Format: Online Webinar ✦ Time: 9AM - 10AM ET (New York Time)