Bridging Talent, Building ASEAN Through AYOS 2025
Led by the Ministry of Human Resources through the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), AYOS 2025 carries the theme 'Bridging Talent, Building ASEAN', underscoring the urgent need to connect skills and opportunities among ASEAN nations.
'This year-long initiative aims to unlock the full potential of the ASEAN workforce and propel regional talent development to new heights,' said HRD Corp in a statement today.
It said the initiative seeks to address five key objectives, such as bridging skills gaps across member states, promoting talent mobility to enhance workforce agility and ensuring inclusive growth that uplifts all communities.
It also aims to strengthen regional collaboration for shared prosperity and to enhance public-private partnerships to future-proof the workforce.
Launched on April 14 at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre (Nexus), Bangsar South here, AYOS 2025 is supported by key regional partners, including the International Labour Organisation and the ASEAN Secretariat.
According to the statement, the initiative underscores the importance of collective action among member states to tackle regional inequalities, unlock youth potential and enhance workforce resilience.
Throughout the year, AYOS 2025 will feature seven flagship events to drive collaboration and innovation, including the ASEAN Human Capital Development Investment Symposium (AHCDIS), National Training Week, ASEAN Training Market Conference, ASEAN TVET Conference, National Human Capital Conference & Exhibition 2025, Global Skills Forum and the ASEAN Forum of Manpower Ministers for Human Capital Development.
Meanwhile, at the national level, each ASEAN member state is supported by dedicated National Coordinators and Ambassadors who act as the primary liaisons within their countries.
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