A Global alliance
to empower youth in the
workplace

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About Us

We are 25 international private companies. Together, we employ more than 1.5 million people around the globe. We are already committed to supporting young people by :

  • Offering first job experiences.
  • Running educational programs to help youth develop the necessary skills to increase their chances to find a job.
  • Promoting and supporting young entrepreneurs.

We are 25 international private companies. Together, we employ more than 1.5 million people around the globe. We are already committed to supporting young people by :

  • Offering first job experiences.
  • Running educational programs to help youth develop the necessary skills to increase their chances to find a job.
  • Promoting and supporting young entrepreneurs.

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The
Context

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on young people. An International Labour Organisation (ILO) study found that "the impact of the pandemic on young people is systematic, deep and disproportionate."

23 % of young people aged 18-24 who were working pre-pandemic are now unemployed, and those who are working have reported reductions in hours and income. “Students’ perceptions of their future career prospects are bleak, with 40 % facing the future with uncertainty and 14 % with fear."

We believe that in many cases traditional education, if available, no longer prepares young people for the current and future world of work. Governments need to create the right conditions, but corporations being on the front line are in a unique position to make a contribution in both emerging and developed countries.

Together, we can create concrete plans to drive measurable change.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on young people. An International Labour Organisation (ILO) study found that "the impact of the pandemic on young people is systematic, deep and disproportionate."

23 % of young people aged 18-24 who were working pre-pandemic are now unemployed, and those who are working have reported reductions in hours and income. “Students’ perceptions of their future career prospects are bleak, with 40 % facing the future with uncertainty and 14 % with fear."

We believe that in many cases traditional education, if available, no longer prepares young people for the current and future world of work. Governments need to create the right conditions, but corporations being on the front line are in a unique position to make a contribution in both emerging and developed countries.

Together, we can create concrete plans to drive measurable change.

Our
Mission

The Global Alliance for YOUth is a business-driven movement of like-minded organizations passionate about working together to help young people around the globe get the necessary skills to thrive in the world of work, today and tomorrow.

We are convinced that by mobilizing the business community through a Global Alliance, we can help young people on a larger scale and have a bigger impact than we can individually.

Together, we are committed to providing a better future for younger generations. We want to create bridges between today’s context and tomorrow’s skills needs. To ensure that all youth are future ready.

The Global Alliance for YOUth is a business-driven movement of like-minded organizations passionate about working together to help young people around the globe get the necessary skills to thrive in the world of work, today and tomorrow.

We are convinced that by mobilizing the business community through a Global Alliance, we can help young people on a larger scale and have a bigger impact than we can individually.

Together, we are committed to providing a better future for younger generations. We want to create bridges between today’s context and tomorrow’s skills needs. To ensure that all youth are future ready.

Our
Focus
Area

  • We aim to provide youth with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work in the 21st century through learning experiences. We do it by leveraging our scale, resources and network to amplify our impact.
  • We support, advocate for and develop educational programs that enable young people to successfully transition from education and training to employment.
  • We support young entrepreneurs and promote the Entrepreneurial Mindset.
  • We aim to provide youth with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to work in the 21st century through learning experiences. We do it by leveraging our scale, resources and network to amplify our impact.
  • We support, advocate for and develop educational programs that enable young people to successfully transition from education and training to employment.
  • We support young entrepreneurs and promote the Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Our
Impact

Since early 2019, collectively, our member companies have offered more than 30 million development opportunities for the youth around the globe!

Together, we learn from each other, leverage our networks, build-on successes and help young people navigate the rapidly and ever changing work environment.

Since early 2019, collectively, our member companies have offered more than 30 million development opportunities for the youth around the globe!

Together, we learn from each other, leverage our networks, build-on successes and help young people navigate the rapidly and ever changing work environment.