Thought Leadership
Insights on Youth Development, Workforce Transformation, and Global Opportunity
Read analysis, research, and expert commentary on the challenges and solutions affecting young people’s pathways to economic mobility, civic engagement, and lifelong success
The Case for Business Incubation Services for Young Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Successful entrepreneurs don’t merely rely on a singular skill—they thrive by blending a combination of abilities and resources. There’s an array…
Cómo IYF fomenta las habilidades verdes para una economía sustentable
Según el Foro Económico Mundial, las empresas de diferentes sectores, incluida la manufactura, están reconociendo la urgente necesidad de: descarbonizar los procesos de producción industrial y…
How IYF Fosters Green Skills for a Sustainable Economy
(En Español) According to the World Economic Forum, companies from across sectors—including manufacturing—are recognizing the urgent need to de-carbonize their industrial and agricultural production processes, adopt…
Designing a Meaningful Youth Engagement Strategy
At IYF, we have been meaningfully engaging with young people since our founding over three decades ago. From supporting students in rural Louisiana to advocate for…
Celebrate Neurodiversity, This Week and Every Week
This week (March 13 – 19, 2023) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that seeks to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and change…
3 Solutions for Addressing Women’s Economic Empowerment
Prior to the pandemic, women accounted for 39% of the world’s total employment. By 2020, they represented almost 45% of employment losses globally. At the same…
Poniendo en práctica la pedagogía, a través de la formación práctica
La educación es una parte importante en la vida de las personas jóvenes y es fundamental que las personas responsables de enseñar tengan las habilidades, herramientas…
Putting Pedagogy Into Practice Through Hands-on Training
Education is an important part of a young person’s life, so it is critical that those responsible for teaching young people have the necessary skills, tools,…