Elisa Amorelli appears on Urania TV to mark World Youth Skills Day
How is artificial intelligence changing the world of work? What skills will young people need in the coming years? And what role can schools, universities, businesses and institutions play in supporting this transformation?
These are some of the topics addressed in the episode of Largo Chigi, the in-depth programme on Urania TV, dedicated to World Youth Skills Day, promoted by the United Nations. In the studio, alongside Il Sole 24 Ore journalist Simona Rossitto and the Hon. Federica Onori, Special Representative on Artificial Intelligence at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Elisa Amorelli, Communications and Social Marketing Coordinator at the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, also took part.
In her remarks, Elisa Amorelli pointed out that the transformation currently underway requires more than just new technical skills. Alongside digital literacy and knowledge of artificial intelligence tools, critical thinking, responsibility, the ability to work in a team and to use technology responsibly are becoming increasingly important. These are skills that are developed through an educational partnership between schools, universities, businesses and institutions – a partnership that has always been at the heart of the Foundation’s mission.
Among the examples highlighted during the programme was the RomeCup, the major national event promoted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale, where students, universities, research centres and companies collaborate in hackathons, challenges and workshops to turn ideas into concrete solutions. This experiential approach brings young people into direct contact with the worlds of research and work, fostering the convergence of talent, skills and innovation.
Another key theme also emerged during the discussion: the role of teachers. Artificial intelligence can offer new opportunities, such as personalised learning and support for curriculum design, but it cannot replace the educational relationship. This is why the Foundation invests in teacher training, supporting them in the informed adoption of technologies through practical tools, guides and ongoing professional development programmes.
