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IYF Intern Alumni Spotlight Series: Brandon Thomas, Summer 2022 Intern
At IYF, our mission is rooted in the belief that every young person deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their background. We stand as steadfast allies, accompanying them on…
IYF Intern Alumni Spotlight Series: Megan Castro, Summer 2023 Intern
At IYF, we are dedicated to empowering young people worldwide, standing with them as they navigate towards a brighter future. Rooted in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI),…
Futuros Incluyentes: JuventudES rompe barreras en la Ciudad de México
(English) La Ciudad de México, una metrópolis global repleta de oportunidades también alberga una realidad diferente para mucha de la población joven que habita en ella. Entre los 9.3 millones…
Inclusive Futures: JuventudES Supports Underserved Youth in Mexico City
(Español) Mexico City, a global metropolis brimming with opportunity, also holds a different reality for many young residents. Among the 9.3 million inhabitants, 2.2 million – a staggering quarter –…
IYF impulsa la fuerza laboral en la industria de vehículos eléctricos en México
(English) A principios de este año, IYF lanzó el primer modelo de competencia del mundo para la fabricación de vehículos eléctricos (VE), definiendo las habilidades críticas para este campo en…
How IYF Is Shaping Mexico's EV Industry Workforce
(Español) Earlier this month, IYF launched the world’s first competency model for manufacturing electric vehicles (EV), defining the critical skills for this burgeoning field and guiding the development of talent…
The Youth Opportunity Ambassador Program Turns 5
Eleven young people joined the Youth Opportunity (YO) Ambassador Program earlier this summer anticipating professional growth, but they could not predict the profound impact the program would have on their…
Ambassador Spotlight: Rising to the Challenge with Maria Angela Lopez
Since 2018, IYF and McDonald’s have partnered together to improve employment opportunities and reduce barriers to employment among adolescents and young adults ages 16-24. The Youth Opportunity (YO) Ambassador program…
IYF y los empleos verdes juveniles en el InterAction Forum 2023
(English) Durante el InterAction Forum de este año, la International Youth Foundation (IYF) dejó huella. Liz Vance, Directora Técnica para América Latina y el Caribe y Líder de la Estrategia de…