The Global Business Coalition for Education Announces Nonprofits Selected for Prestigious Accelerator Program
Press Release
15 organizations across the U.S. to join national network of youth-serving nonprofits to improve young people’s employment prospects
The Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) has announced the 15 nonprofits selected to join the 2025 Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator, supported by Deloitte and Dell Technologies.
Working in areas ranging from digital literacy to vocational training, these organizations will receive funding, training and networking opportunities to scale their impact and help even more young people from underserved communities find meaningful employment.
With one in 10 young people in the U.S. not in school or work, the Accelerator program is part of a nationwide drive to ensure that by 2030, all young Americans will have the skills needed to find work in a rapidly changing job market.
The current skills gap is driving a recruitment crisis, with employers across all sectors struggling to find young talent equipped youth with the expertise needed to fill roles in areas such as digital technology, green tech, STEM, financing, banking, and more.
GBC-Education, with support from Deloitte and Dell Technologies, launched the Accelerator in 2021 to allow youth-serving nonprofits focused on skills development and employment to collaborate. Since then, it has invested in 28 organizations across 22 states, positively impacting more than 200,000 young people.
Maia Wagner, Director of Global Programs and Community Engagement at Dell Technologies, said: “We are thrilled to welcome this incredible group of nonprofits to the 2025 Accelerator. By empowering organizations at the community level, we are building an ecosystem that ensures all young people have access to the critical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.”
Justin van Fleet, CEO of the Global Business Coalition for Education, said: “With one in 10 young people in the U.S. not in school or work, there’s an urgent need to invest in their future. The Accelerator will equip nonprofits working with young people from underserved communities with the tools and support they need to make a real difference in the lives of young people.”
This year’s cohort of nonprofits will benefit from:
- Access to a nationwide network of nonprofits, businesses, and funders working to close the youth skills gap.
- Corporate pro-bono support, including technology donations, volunteer consulting, and specialized training.
- Opportunities to pitch for funding and participate in conferences to build their visibility and networks.
Meet the 2025 cohort
The 15 nonprofits chosen from the applicants for this year’s Accelerator are:
- AZ Cyber Initiative, from Tucson, Arizona
- BridgeYear, from Houston, Texas
- Dent Education Inc., from Baltimore, Maryland
- exalt Youth, from New York, New York
- First Graduate, from San Francisco, California
- Futures and Options, from New York, New York
- INCO Community, Inc., from San Francisco, California
- Junior Achievement of South Florida, from Coconut Creek, Florida
- LIFE Leaders Inc., from Detroit, Michigan
- Los Angeles Conservation Corps, from Los Angeles, California
- New Door Ventures, from San Francisco, California
- PAST Foundation, from Columbus, Ohio
- Future Chefs, from Boston, Massachusetts
- Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Inc., from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Youth Development Initiatives, from Charlotte, North Carolina
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About the Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator
The Accelerator is the largest national network of youth-serving nonprofits focused on skills development and employment. Organizations that complete the program join an alumni network, gaining access to ongoing collaboration, resources, and best practices to amplify their impact.
About Deloitte
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About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live, and play. With a comprehensive portfolio of technology and services, Dell is committed to driving human progress.
About the Global Business Coalition for Education
Theirworld’s Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC- Education) is a movement of businesses committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of future generations.
Established in 2012 by the global children’s charity Theirworld, GBC-Education is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that leverages the collective power of business, government, NGOs, and today’s youth to achieve the goal of education and opportunity for all.