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Stay updated on how IYF and our partners are shaping the future of work, equity, and opportunity for young people worldwide.
Our newsroom is where youth success stories meet global insights. Explore program milestones, thought leadership, and press features showing how IYF advances youth development, workforce transformation, and social impact.
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Read more: IYF’s 2024 UP for Change Leaders
IYF’s 2024 UP for Change Leaders
Young leaders creating a more inclusive world: Meet IYF’s 2024 UP for Change Leaders Despite being some of the world’s best problem solvers and social movement leaders, young people are…
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Read more: IYF Intern Alumni Spotlight Series: Brandon Thomas, Summer 2022 Intern
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…
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Read more: IYF Intern Alumni Spotlight Series: Megan Castro, Summer 2023 Intern
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),…
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Read more: Futuros Incluyentes: JuventudES rompe barreras para la Juventud en riesgo de la Ciudad de México
Futuros Incluyentes: JuventudES rompe barreras para la Juventud en riesgo de 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…
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Read more: Inclusive Futures: JuventudES Breaks Boundaries for Underserved Youth in Mexico City
Inclusive Futures: JuventudES Breaks Boundaries for 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 –…
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Read more: Empoderando a la Fuerza Laboral del Mañana: El logro de IYF en la configuración de la industria de vehículos eléctricos en México
Empoderando a la Fuerza Laboral del Mañana: El logro de IYF en la configuración de 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…
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Read more: Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: IYF’s Breakthrough in Shaping Mexico’s EV Industry
Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce: IYF’s Breakthrough in Shaping Mexico’s EV Industry
(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…
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Read more: The Youth Opportunity Ambassador Program Celebrates 5 Years of Empowering Future Leaders
The Youth Opportunity Ambassador Program Celebrates 5 Years of Empowering Future Leaders
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…
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Read more: Ambassador Spotlight: Rising to the Challenge with Maria Angela Lopez
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…