At the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting held in Kerala, India, member states, including China, Russia, and South Africa, proposed initiatives aimed at improving youth employability and reducing NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) rates. The discussions emphasized expanding apprenticeships, internships, and vocational education, alongside entrepreneurship programs targeted at youth. The meeting also highlighted the need for a BRICS capacity building forum to enhance cooperation on social security and skills development. Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani noted that technological advancements, demographic shifts, and the rise of gig work are reshaping labor markets across BRICS nations. The member states stressed the importance of adapting social protection systems and fostering women's participation in the workforce. They also called for better alignment between qualification frameworks and vocational education to address skills mismatches and improve labor mobility.