The GILE Journal of Skills Development (GJSD) was founded in 2020 under the aegis of the GiLE Foundation with a clear purpose: to create an international, accessible platform dedicated to understanding and advancing skills development for young adults. In 2023, GJSD entered a new phase of stewardship with the Pact4Youth Association, a non-profit organisation that shares our commitment to research, practice, and capacity building in this field. 

From the beginning, GJSD has embraced open access, rigorous peer review, and inclusivity as foundational principles. We publish research that contributes to scholarly knowledge while remaining relevant to educators, trainers, policymakers, and practitioners working across diverse educational and professional contexts. Our editorial model supports voices at all career stages, including early-career researchers and emerging scholars, alongside seasoned experts. 

Our journey has always been shaped by the conviction that skills development is a dynamic, interdisciplinary pursuit. We believe that rigorous inquiry, thoughtful practice, and collaborative dialogue together help bridge the gap between theory and real-world challenges in learning and work. GJSD aspires to be both a scholarly home and a meeting place for diverse perspectives — whether from education, organisational development, psychology, policy studies, or related domains. 

As we grow, we continue to prioritise innovation, relevance, and accessibility. Our open-access model ensures that research is freely available to readers around the world, and our double-blind peer review upholds high academic standards while providing constructive feedback to authors. 

We are proud of how far GJSD has come and excited about the work ahead. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, young professional, or coach, we invite you to explore and contribute to a community that values both scholarly excellence and practical impact. Together, through inquiry, exchange, and shared learning, we help shape the future of skills development.

  #GJSD. Sharing today. Shaping tomorrow.