Youth Employment
Building Skills and Opportunities
Employment is a critical issue for youth. While young people have energy, creativity and relevant skills, many cannot find jobs. Youth unemployment is over 50% in most countries. Opportunities for productive, stable and rewarding work have grown increasingly limited for many young people.
YMCAs pursue comprehensive solutions to address youth unemployment. YMCA programs help ensure that young people find and seize opportunities for positive and productive work, and lead lives in which creativity, initiative, and hard work are rewarded.