The project Hack the Future: Skills and Competencies Lab is an 8-day international youth exchange designed in response to the rapidly changing labor market and the growing skills challenges faced by young people entering adulthood. From a youth work perspective, the project addresses clearly identified needs: a lack of preparedness for future professions, insufficient digital competencies, and anxiety about the impact of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, on future employment and job stability. The scale of these challenges is supported by data. According to the World Economic Forum (“The Future of Jobs Report 2025”), by 2030, 170 million new jobs will emerge, while 92 million existing roles will disappear, and 39% of key professional skills will change, highlighting the need for continuous learning and reskilling. Deloitte’s “Tech Skills Transformation” report indicates that 81% of companies experience a shortage of advanced digital skills, and one-third of employees urgently need upskilling. OECD’s “Future of Education and Skills 2030” emphasizes that future employment will require integration of cognitive, socio-emotional, and practical skills rather than subject knowledge alone. Eurobarometer data shows that 92% of EU citizens expect universal digital education, and 78% consider it as fundamental as reading or mathematics. These challenges are directly reflected in youth work at the local level. During digital skills workshops run by the AYE Foundation in 2025 at secondary schools in Lubin, young people reported gaps in digital education, uncertainty about career choices, and concerns that their chosen studies might not prepare them for future jobs. At the same time, they expressed a need for practical, engaging learning and a safe space to test new tools and develop soft skills. HFSCL was created as a direct response to these needs. From a youth work perspective, a key element is the “learn–hack–create–share” model, which combines non-formal education with experiential learning. Participants acquire knowledge about future skills and digital tools (including ChatGPT, Canva, Miro, Trello, Genially, and GitHub), test them in practice through workshops, hackathons, and simulation games, and then create their own projects. The project aims to strengthen future competencies (min. 85% of participants will increase knowledge and awareness of future skills and digital tools—measured via pre/post tests and self-assessment), enhance soft skills and international collaboration (min. 80% of participants will develop creativity, critical thinking, flexibility, resilience, and teamwork in international groups), develop digital and project-based skills (min. 80% of participants will acquire practical skills in creating prototypes, applications, and educational materials), and produce innovative outputs: at least 6 future skills scenarios, 6 storyboards, 6 digital applications, 30 portfolios/CVs (Europass), 15 infographics, and 30 project flipcharts. The project also includes a PDF brochure and an online campaign engaging at least 60% of participants (follow-up phase) with a reach of at least 5,000 people, and promotes SALTO Digital and Erasmus+ opportunities to raise awareness of EU-provided possibilities. The project ensures high youth participation, including young people with fewer opportunities (economic, geographic, social, or wartime experience) and first-time Erasmus+ participants. Each national group designs and leads one workshop, giving participants real influence over the project, strengthening leadership skills and responsibility. The learning process is carefully planned, monitored, and documented through individual learning portfolios, reflection, and a Youthpass certificate, which validates concrete learning outcomes and supports further personal and professional development. Additionally, each group will lead energizers that promote safety, integration, motivation, and active participation in project activities. The involvement of youth from Poland, Turkey, Georgia, Italy, Romania, and Ukraine creates a space for intercultural dialogue, breaking stereotypes, and building a sense of European community. Dissemination of results locally and online reinforces active citizenship, digital responsibility, and awareness of Erasmus+ opportunities. HFSCL fully aligns with the objectives and priorities of the Erasmus+ programme, particularly digital transformation, high-quality non-formal learning, active youth inclusion, and the development of employability-enhancing competencies. The project offers a coherent, data-driven, and practitioner-informed response to the real needs of young people, preparing them for the future world of work.