Young people and their communities are navigating an increasingly complex economy where traditional pathways are no longer certain.

• 4.3M+ young adults out of school and work in the United States.
• ​​1M+ young adults are working, but underemployed.
• 4 in 5 hiring managers say high school graduates are underprepared for the workforce.

Your donation supports our efforts to create and advance solutions that transform the systems supporting young people and their communities in their pursuit of economic mobility.

• Work: Identify, design, and advance practices and policies that achieve better outcomes for employers and workers.
• Education: Build equitable pathways to postsecondary education and career opportunities.
• Community: Build economic opportunities in neighborhoods.

For a more detailed description of our initiatives and impact, visit the Solutions page of our website and read our latest Strategic Plan.

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