How Our Healthcare Vocational Training Programs Have Empowered Youth in the Digitalized World

Why is World Youth Skills Day important?

In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. Since then, World Youth Skills Day events have provided a unique opportunity for dialogue between young people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, firms, employers’ and workers’ organizations, policy makers and development partners. Participants have highlighted the ever-increasing significance of skills as the world is embarking on a transition towards a sustainable model of development.

What role do technical and vocational education and training play?

Education and training are central to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. The vision of the Incheon Declaration: Education 2030 is fully captured by Sustainable Development Goal 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. Education 2030 devotes considerable attention to technical and vocational skills development, specifically regarding access to affordable quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); the acquisition of technical and vocational skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship; the elimination of gender disparity and ensuring access for the vulnerable. In this context, TVET is expected to address the multiple demands of an economic, social and environmental nature by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, promoting equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and supporting transitions to green economies and environmental sustainability.

TVET can equip youth with the skills required to access the world of work, including skills for self-employment. TVET can also improve responsiveness to changing skill-demands by companies and communities, increase productivity and increase wage levels. TVET can reduce access barriers to the world of work, for example through work-based learning, and ensuring that skills gained are recognised and certified. TVET can also offer skills development opportunities for low-skilled people who are under- or unemployed, out of school youth and individuals not in education, employment and training (NEETs).

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, young people are looking for opportunities that not only offer lucrative work but also prepare them for the future. At the connection of passion and innovation, our Healthcare program has been empowering youth to thrive in a digitalized world while making a real difference in the lives of others through quality service delivery.

Gone are the days when caregiving was solely practiced in the grass root by untrained relatives, endangering more lives, or being inaccessible by those who need care due to non-standardization of the practice, its prospects are unknown by many and less attractive to youths who are enroute career selection. Yes, we have also passed the era of it being just about physical presence and manual tasks. With the global rise in public awareness on caregiving resulting to high demand for professional caregivers/nursing assistants, digital monitoring tools, and online care platforms, caregiving now requires a strong understanding of technology. Our training programs are designed with this shift in mind, blending traditional care skills with modern tech literacy.

For many participants, especially those from underserved communities, our programs represent more than a pathway to employment; they are a doorway to building an attractive career with fulfilment, independence and self-confidence to adapt with health system technologies when they migrate to other countries. Youth who enroll at Dewdrop Institute for professional health care training emerge as competent and confident care professionals, equipped with practical experience, digital skills and a strong sense of purpose.

One of the most beautiful and impactful aspects of our health care programs is the intergenerational connection they foster. When youth step into caregiving roles, they are not just offering support; they are creating meaningful relationships with the older generation and gaining knowledge from shared life experiences, history and continuity. Older adults benefit from the energy, creativity, and digital knowledge of the younger generation.

Through real-world simulations, mentorship, and hands-on experience, they develop not just technical skills but also crucial life skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.

The care industry is evolving, and so are the young people shaping its future around tech operations. Our goal remains simple: equip them not just to keep up with change, but to lead it. With continued investment in digital training, community engagement, and inclusive opportunities, we believe the next generation of caregivers will be more connected, compassionate, and capable than ever before.

Do you want to learn more or get involved?
Whether you are a young person seeking a purposeful career or someone who believes in empowering youth through care, we would love to connect.