Support the Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator

The case for private sector support

In the U.S. right now, one in ten – 4 million young Americans – are not in school or working. Meanwhile, companies are struggling to find the next generation of employees with the right skills for employment.

The rise of artificial intelligence will only worsen this problem, predicted to affect up to 40% of jobs, rising to 60% in advanced economies.

While many community organizations across the U.S. have stepped up to address this crisis and developed innovative solutions, their efforts are hindered by a lack of support.

Now is a crucial time to back community-based projects that provide workforce skills to young people, especially those from underserved and marginalized backgrounds.

The Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator offers a strategic opportunity to invest in your company’s growth as well as the communities you operate in. By participating, you’ll directly contribute to developing the young talent who will become your future employees and loyal customers.

The opportunity for philanthropic organizations

The United States is experiencing a significant skills gap that, if left unaddressed, could severely disrupt our workforce, productivity, and economic prosperity by 2030. This crisis poses a particular threat to underserved youth, who often lack the resources to access quality education and training, which impacts their ability to thrive.

To address this challenge, we must invest in organizations that are already making a positive impact on the lives of young people. By providing these nonprofits with the support they need, including training in crucial skills like communications, fundraising, and strategic planning, we can help them scale their programs and reach more youth.

The Youth Skills and Employment network is a unique community of exceptional youth-serving nonprofits and their leaders. We invite you to support our 2025 cohort as they undergo a year of intensive training to increase their collective impact. Additionally, we are exploring the possibility of launching similar accelerators in Europe and Africa. If you are interested in supporting this model in other regions, please get in touch with us to discuss the opportunities