International Youth Foundation

¡Celebramos la graduación de la primera generación del programa NetworkingIT-Ciberseguridad! Esta iniciativa ha capacitado a más de 2,400 estudiantes del CONALEP en siete estados de México en ciberseguridad desde 2023, brindándoles formación en hardware y software. Además, ha empoderado especialmente a las mujeres jóvenes para que sigan carreras exitosas en el sector de TIC. NetworkingIT-Ciberseguridad es posible gracias al generoso apoyo de Bécalos, Nacional Monte de Piedad, Fundación Coppel y la Cisco Networking Academy. Agradecemos también al Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (CONALEP) que ha sido un aliado invaluable. Gracias por acompañarnos Gabriela Espinosa Rogel de Bécalos, Alejandra Angarita Chahín de Nacional Monte de Piedad, Rebeca De La Vega, Directora Regional de Cisco Networking Academy LATAM. Y de CONALEP a Camilo García, Secretario General; Francisco Javier Zavala, titular de CDMX; Susana Guerrero, Secretaria Administrativa; Javier Castillo, Secretario de Servicios Institucionales y María Magdalena González, Directora del Plantel México-Canadá, anfitriones de esta celebración. #IYF #TransformandoVidasJuntos #NetworkingScale #EducaciónEnCiberseguridad #EmpoderandoJóvenes #TecnologíaInclusiva ------------------------------------ We are celebrating the graduation of the first cohort of the NetworkingIT Cybersecurity program! Since 2023, this initiative has trained more than 2,400 CONALEP students from seven states in Mexico in cybersecurity, providing them with training in both hardware and software. It has also empowered young women in particular to pursue successful careers in the IT sector. NetworkingIT-Cybersecurity is made possible thanks to the generous support of Bécalos, Nacional Monte de Piedad, Fundación Coppel, and the Cisco Networking Academy. We also thank the Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (CONALEP), an invaluable ally. Special thanks to Gabriela Espinosa Rogel from Bécalos, Alejandra Angarita Chahín from Nacional Monte de Piedad, Rebeca De La Vega, Regional Director of Cisco Networking Academy LATAM, and from CONALEP, Camilo García, Secretary General; Francisco Javier Zavala, Director of CDMX; Susana Guerrero, Administrative Secretary; Javier Castillo, Secretary of Institutional Services; and María Magdalena González, Director of the Mexico-Canada Campus, who hosted this celebration. #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether #NetworkingScale #CybersecurityEducation #EmpoweringYouth #InclusiveTechnology Katia Moreno Ofelia Ortiz Sofia Gonzalez Miguel Primo Armendariz Sonza Jessica Díaz Federico A. Ortiz Baeza Rolando Villalba Béjar

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IYF bridges the skills gap for young people by transforming TVET systems to equip them with in-demand skills. An ILO, World Bank, and UNESCO study highlights the widening skills gap due to disconnected TVET programs, hindering young people's potential. We're addressing this challenge by transforming public TVET providers, ensuring young people develop demand-driven skills. By working directly within these systems, we're not just bridging skills gaps—we're reshaping the future of education and employment for tens of thousands of young people every year. Around the world, our bridging the skills gap approach connects young people with opportunity in the world's most dynamic sectors. Explore how IYF is leading the way in TVET transformation and helping youth develop the skills they need to thrive! Read more about our initiatives on our blog! ➡️https://ow.ly/60KQ50SCCb5. #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether #YouthEmpowerment #TVET #SkillsForTheFuture

¡Feliz Día Mundial de las Habilidades de la Juventud! En el marco de esta celebración, reconocemos la importancia fundamental de potenciar las capacidades de los jóvenes, brindándoles las herramientas necesarias para que puedan alcanzar sus metas. Hoy celebramos las habilidades desarrolladas por las y los participantes del programa Conectad@s en Colombia, una iniciativa que busca formar competencias para su desempeño en el sector digital, específicamente en soporte TI y análisis de datos. Cabe destacar que este programa va más allá, fomentando también el desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales como la gestión emocional y el relacionamiento interpersonal, esenciales para la búsqueda y colocación laboral. Iniciativas como ésta, enfocados en el desarrollo de habilidades, son fundamentales para abrirles a las personas jóvenes las puertas a un futuro lleno de oportunidades. Creemos firmemente en el poder transformador de las juventudes y estamos orgullosos de apoyar iniciativas que las empoderen. Conoce más sobre este programa en: https://lnkd.in/dVC5yMgt #IYF #TransformaVidasJuntos #DiaHabilidadesdelaJuventud ------------------ Happy World Youth Skills Day! On this day, we recognize the crucial importance of empowering young people's abilities to provide them with the necessary tools to achieve their aspirations. Today, we celebrate the skills of the young people in the Conectad@s program in Colombia, which aims to develop competencies for the digital sector, specifically in IT support and data analysis. Moreover, this program helps them develop socio-emotional skills such as emotional management and interpersonal relationships, which are equally important for job seeking. Programs like this, focused on skill development, are essential for opening doors to a future full of opportunities. We firmly believe in the power of youth to transform the world, and we are proud to support initiatives that empower our young people. Learn more about this program at: https://lnkd.in/dVC5yMgt #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether #YouthSkillsDay2024

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On #WorldSkillsDay, we are thrilled to share that the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has highlighted the remarkable success of our 'Passport to Success' (PTS) program, an evidence-based, participatory curriculum that promotes the development of essential life skills, through face-to-face and virtual learning training. Through the efforts of the The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), PTS has brought life-changing opportunities to young people and adults in Jamaica. The program empowers at-risk youth with crucial life and employability skills, significantly impacting their futures. The success of the curriculum is evident in the enthusiasm of participants, including those in correctional facilities, where it has been transformative. In Jamaica, PTS has been instrumental in reducing school dropout rates, improving educational outcomes, and enhancing employability. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat crime and violence by targeting at-risk youth in underserved communities. Read more about the impact: https://lnkd.in/dpRQWhEb Life skills are crucial for today's workplace. Our PTS stands out with a proven track record impacting over 250,000 young people through more than 5,500 trainers in 20 languages. Join us in shaping tomorrow's leaders! Learn more about our PTS program: https://lnkd.in/dSsiU5aa #YouthEmpowerment #Education #LifeSkills #CommunityDevelopment #IYF

On this #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we are excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our #BurberryInspire Young Leaders during their Spring session. Their deep engagement and active contributions are truly inspiring! Designed in partnership with Burberry Group plc, The Burberry Foundation, and with the fantastic support of Burberry volunteers, the Young Leaders participate in biweekly skills workshops, learning sessions, and engaging roundtable discussions. Recently, a collaborative Career Panel Session with Burberry volunteers offered Young Leaders insights into the creative and fashion industry, reflecting on the variety of career pathways, important skills needed to enter the workforce, and how to better prepare for what lies ahead. View highlights from the session below! In partnership with Burberry Group plc and The Burberry Foundation, we are committed to continuing #TransformingLivesTogether by amplifying youth voices and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. Learn More: https://ow.ly/NJct50SAJhz Burberry #YoungLeaders #YouthVoices Burberry Inspire Partners: CSV Milano - ETS, Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), Girl Scouts of Japan, Girls Inc. of New York City, Future for Youth Foundation, Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, New York Edge, OnSide

¡IYF celebra con orgullo la graduación de la primera generación de Capital Juvenil! Con el generoso apoyo de Bécalos y la Asociación de Bancos de México ABM, A. C., empoderamos a más de 2 mil estudiantes de CONALEP con las herramientas y el conocimiento necesarios para convertirse en la próxima generación de profesionales en la banca y servicios financieros. Además de la formación académica, Capital Juvenil fomentó la vinculación entre las personas jóvenes y las oportunidades laborales, a través del desarrollo de habilidades para la inserción laboral, reforzadas con eventos de reclutamiento presenciales y virtuales liderados por los principales bancos de México. Capital Juvenil se consolida como un programa pionero y de alto compromiso social, al transformar las políticas de contratación de la banca mexicana y brindar oportunidades para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas egresadas, quienes se integran al sector financiero y bancario. El evento de graduación contó con la distinguida presencia del Dr. Arturo Pontifes, Director General de CONALEP, el Mtro. Francisco Javier Zavala, Titular de la Unidad Operativa Desconcentrada para la Ciudad de México de CONALEP; Gabriela Espinosa Rogel, Gerente en Bécalos; Martha Ramírez, Representante de la ABM y Blanca Estela Hernández, Directora de plantel Tlalpan I de Conalep. #IYF #TransformandoVidasJuntos #CapitalJuvenil #Banca #TransformaciónBancaria #JuventudEmpoderada #FuturoLaboral ---------------------------- IYF is proud to celebrate the first class of Capital Juvenil graduates! Thanks to the generous support of Bécalos and the Association of Banks of Mexico (ABM), we have empowered over 2,000 CONALEP students with the tools and knowledge needed to become the next generation of professionals in banking and financial services. Beyond academic training, Capital Juvenil fostered connections between young people and job opportunities by developing skills for job placement, reinforced by in-person and virtual recruitment events led by Mexico's leading banks. Capital Juvenil has established itself as a pioneering program with a high social commitment, transforming hiring policies in Mexican banking and providing opportunities to improve the quality of life for graduates entering the financial sector. The graduation event was honored by the presence of Dr. Arturo Pontifes, General Director of CONALEP; Mtro. Francisco Javier Zavala, Head of the Decentralized Operational Unit for Mexico City of CONALEP; Gabriela Espinosa Rogel, Manager at Bécalos; Martha Ramírez, Representative of ABM and Blanca Estela Hernández, Director of CONALEP Tlalpan I campus. #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether #Capital Juvenil #Banking #BankingTransformation #EmpoweredYouth #FutureWorkforce Katia Moreno Alberto Peniche Ofelia Ortiz Sofia Gonzalez Jessica Díaz

We had a fantastic time engaging in today's Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP) session! Eric Couper, IYF’s Digital Development Director, shared IYF’s journey with Microsoft Copilot alongside peers from Mercy Corps and MSF. Key discussions included the practical uses of AI, cost considerations, privacy concerns, and where these tools excel or fall short. Thank you to everyone who participated and engaged with us! With #InternationalYouthDay on August 12 approaching, we are reminded of the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Our discussions at the NLP-CoP session underscore the transformative power of digital tools in achieving the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals, particularly through the contributions of young people. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dE9gM5CV #DigitalTransformation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment

Esta semana celebramos un gran logro con la ceremonia de cierre del programa Equip Youth en Coahuila. Desde el 2021, Conalep y Colegio de Bachilleres, gracias al generoso apoyo de Caterpillar Foundation (organización filantrópica de Caterpillar Inc.), se embarcaron en la transformación sistémica de más de 60 planteles de bachillerato en 3 estados del norte de México. Esta transformación incluyó la activación de especialidades técnicas como Programación, Enrutamiento de Redes y Automatización de Procesos Industriales, además de enseñanza de habilidades socioemocionales, herramientas para la búsqueda de empleo y promoción del Desarrollo Juvenil Positivo. En Coahuila agradecemos especialmente al liderazgo y compromiso de: - Lic. Leonardo Jiménez Camacho, Director General del Colegio de Bachilleres en Coahuila - Ing. Alfio Vega de la Peña, Director General de Conalep Coahuila ¡Sigamos trabajando juntos para crear un futuro lleno de nuevas oportunidades para las personas jóvenes! #IYF #TransformandoVidasJuntos #Educacion #FormaciónTécnica #EmpoderamientoJuvenil #DesarrolloDeHabilidades #Empleabilidad #TransformaciónEducativa ---------------------------- This week, we celebrated a significant milestone with the closing ceremony of the Equip Youth program in Coahuila. Since 2021, Conalep and Colegio de Bachilleres, thanks to the generous support of Caterpillar Foundation (Caterpillar Inc.’s philanthropic organization), have embarked on the systemic transformation of more than 60 high school campuses in 3 states in northern Mexico. This transformation included the activation of technical specialties such as Programming, Network Routing and Industrial Process Automation, as well as teaching socioemotional skills, job search tools and promoting Positive Youth Development. In Coahuila we are especially grateful to the leadership and commitment of: - Lic. Leonardo Jiménez Camacho, General Director of Colegio de Bachilleres in Coahuila - Ing. Alfio Vega de la Peña, General Director of Conalep Coahuila. Let´s continue working together to create a future full of new opportunities for young people! #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether #Education #TechnicalTraining #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #Employability #EducationalTransformation Judith Hermosillo Faustino David López Treviño María Esquivelzeta Rabell Félix Ramírez Gómez Miguel Primo Armendariz Sonza