Our Focus Areas
Building pathways. Breaking barriers.
Our work transforms systems so every young person can access the skills, opportunities, and support needed to succeed in work and in life.
We design and deliver youth-centered solutions that create real, lasting change. Whether through digital training, career readiness, or policy advocacy, our programs are built to scale impact—and to prove that investing in young people drives social and economic progress.
Focus Areas
Skills training or awareness-raising
Developing demand-driven, industry-specific training programs for skills desired by employers
Developing curricula and training teachers in formal education systems
Creating youth-informed interventions for those not being served by current systems
Building talent pipelines for future global workforces
How We Work
Partnership is our power. We work alongside corporations, local organizations, and youth themselves to co-create solutions that last. By combining data-driven insight with local expertise, we build programs that are both globally informed and locally grounded.
“Our collaboration with IYF has not only helped bridge the skills gap but also provided invaluable opportunities for youth to enter high-potential careers. It’s inspiring to see how our employees’ engagement and expertise are shaping a more inclusive, future-ready workforce.”
Carolina Chong
Managing Director, Human Resources, FedEx Mexico
Our Approach
We have a proven five-step approach that works across countries, industries and systems. Helping young people land meaningful jobs ultimately drives individual happiness, better health and wellbeing, agency and fulfillment.
Over time, this leads to 75% of our participants gaining a clear, actionable pathway to employment, and 90% acquiring new hard skills.