Young and just starting your career? The AI revolution is built for you!

Far from being the threat the world claims it to be, AI is ushering in a new era of opportunity, especially for those entering the workforce equipped with digital fluency, adaptability, multilingualism and the courage to explore new avenues. The EU's digital and green transitions are not just transforming industries - they're creating entirely new career paths, and young people are in an excellent position to lead the way.

New jobs on the horizon

Imagine a future where your creativity shapes the design of AI interfaces, where your passion for sustainability powers smart cities, or where your multilingual skills connect AI-driven healthcare teams across borders. That future is already unfolding - and it's designed for you.

By 2030, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, especially in high-growth sectors such as green tech, healthcare innovation, digital services and creative media. Jobs like AI ethicist, metaverse experience designer, carbon capture engineer and remote critical care specialist didn't exist or were extremely niche a decade ago. By 2040, these will be mainstream - and in high demand. A new report by the European Commission forecasts that in scenarios where AI tools become widespread, youth employment will grow significantly, especially in the emerging tech and green sectors.

Your strengths are your superpowers

As young jobseekers, you have a lot going for you. You grew up with smartphones, apps and global connectivity. You adapt quickly to new tools and learn from online communities. You speak several languages and are eager to solve real-world problems. All these are core competencies needed for tomorrow's workforce, and it's what employers across Europe are looking for. They want workers who can navigate change, collaborate with different cultures and think critically alongside machines.

Your openness to mobility is another advantage. Whether you're from Athens, Lisbon or Tallinn, your career can take you places - literally. AI hubs are springing up in cities like Geneva, Kraków and Eindhoven, offering roles in climate tech, fintech and industrial automation.

EURES makes this mobility not just possible, but safe and supported. Through EURES, you can find apprenticeships, traineeships and entry-level jobs across 31 European countries. The EURES portal also connects you to high-growth vacancies, information on living and working conditions across Europe, as well as labour-market insights tailored to your field.

The future isn't about competing with machines - it's about collaborating with them. AI handles routine tasks, freeing you to focus on innovation, develop strategies and be creative. That's where your value lies, and where the most rewarding jobs will be.

So where should you start? Explore the EURES job portal for AI-related traineeships in tech, green jobs in engineering or digital media roles in creative industries. Attend a European Job Day event to meet employers face-to-face or virtually. Check out the EURES portal's news section for articles on AI, green and digital skills, tech and more. Remember, the AI revolution isn't coming. It's here, and it's built for you.

The campaign 'Your career takes you places' is dedicated to supporting university or vocational training students, trainees and apprentices looking for their first job abroad. Visit the dedicated webpage for regular updates on new opportunities, and look out for the #withEURES and #EURESjobs hashtags on social media.

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