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Explore the latest news and events from the Global Business Coalition for Education. From high-level meetings and expert commentary to partner announcements and project milestones, our updates keep you informed and inspired. See how business leaders and partners are driving impact and creating opportunities for young people worldwide.
15 more U.S.-based nonprofits to join the 2025 Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator

13 Feb 2025

15 more U.S.-based nonprofits to join the 2025 Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator

Joining a network of 28 previous participants from across the United States, the organizations will work with young people from underserved communities - receiving funding, training, and networking opportunities to help them reach even more young people.

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Stellantis joins Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator to tackle youth skills crisis

Stellantis joins Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator to tackle youth skills crisis

The Global Business Coalition for Education (GBC-Education) is proud to welcome Stellantis as the newest corporate partner of the Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator, an initiative dedicated to expanding access to critical skills and career opportunities for young Americans.

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Laptops help Ukrainian students rebuild their future

Laptops help Ukrainian students rebuild their future

On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, the delivery of devices will help more than 21,000 students at frontline schools and shelters prepare for crucial tests.

Business event in Kenya can be launchpad for youth skills support

Business event in Kenya can be launchpad for youth skills support

The Global Business Coalition for Education hosted a roundtable that brought together leaders from business, innovative programs and government to focus on how to harness the potential of young people in East Africa.

Business leaders meet young education campaigners in Kenya

Business leaders meet young education campaigners in Kenya

Dozens of Global Youth Ambassadors for Theirworld were joined by business leaders and educators at a summit that spotlighted the need for more education investment, particularly for the youngest children.

2024: a year of impact and influence

2024: a year of impact and influence

This year the Global Business Coalition for Education combined with the 150 companies in its network to make a positive difference to the lives of more than four million children and young people in the US and around the world.

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Investment in early years is key to ending inequality and poverty

Investment in early years is key to ending inequality and poverty

Business leaders and other experts attending the Act For Early Years Symposium heard that increased funding for the youngest children, including through childcare and preschool, is crucial to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

Event focuses on how AI can help Africa to prosper

Event focuses on how AI can help Africa to prosper

Leaders from business, government, academia and civil society attended a discussion hosted by the Global Business Coalition for Education during the UN General Assembly.

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