Businesses cannot find talent they need while millions of Gen-Zers are not in education, employment or training.
Alarming trends indicate that by 2030, over half of the world’s young people will not have the most basic skills for employment.
The rise of AI is set to reshape up to 40% of jobs globally, rising to 60% in advanced economies — intensifying the youth skills crisis and deepening the employability gap.
Industries ranging from retail and small businesses to automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and tech are desperate for talent, but young people lack the skills needed to keep up with rapid changes in the labor market.
Leading companies are acting now — not just to build their future workforce, but to invest in the communities that will become their future customers. The return on investing in skills? A stronger workforce, better products, loyal customers and sustainable growth.
We’ve ranked U.S. metropolitan areas based on how they’re delivering for young people across key indicators like education, employment and digital access. Download the full scorecard to see where your region stands.
This national network, established by the Global Business Coalition for Education with and supported by Dell Technologies and Deloitte, is working to ensure that by 2030, all young Americans will have the skills they need to get a job — with plans to expand the programme globally.
The Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator is an annual program led by the Global Business Coalition for Education that brings together youth-serving nonprofits and business leaders to prepare young people for the future of work.
Through the Accelerator, selected nonprofits strengthen and scale their programs in close partnership with employers, ensuring their education and training initiatives align with current and future workforce demands.
To date, this program has engaged 58 organizations across 48 cities in 24 states, reaching over 250,000 young people annually, with plans to expand the model internationally.
Future Chefs shows that kitchen training young people isn’t just about cooking – it opens doors to career paths in food service, hospitality, nutrition and beyond.
BridgeYear is showing Houston youth that a skilled trade job can provide opportunities to gain a high-paying career without college debt.
LA Corps provides young people with experience in environmental projects teaching them skills they can use in their local area and beyond.
Dent Education teaches skills like 3D printing and product design to help create new paths to employment.
