International Youth Foundation

📣 Attention young changemakers! 🌍✨ We're thrilled to share a paid, virtual professional internship for youth interested in increasing opportunities for those who learn differently! In Spring 2025, Global Nomads Group will host a Content Creation Lab where youth will work on peer-led, multinational teams to create an original online course about Neurodivergent Belonging: Leadership and Advocacy. Anyone aged 12-24 who has conversational proficiency in English is encouraged to apply! 🔗 Learn more about this unique opportunity at bit.ly/CCL2025. For questions, reach out to Katie Cox at katie@gng.org. This project is proudly funded by IYF’s Unique Perspectives for Change grant. ✨ #UniquePerspectives #UP4C #Neurodiversity #Belonging

As part of our #MentalHealthAwareness efforts, we asked our staff to share what helps them maintain balance. Today, Katia Moreno, IYF Deputy Program Director in Mexico, shares a simple but powerful reminder: avoid comparing yourself to others and focus on your own goals. Everyone’s journey is different, and by concentrating on our own path, we can embrace self-acceptance and celebrate even the small wins. Want to hear more from Katia? Hear her insights in our recent episode of IYF's Emerging Leaders Podcast! https://ow.ly/MFN850TLTMe Support our work with a donation: https://ow.ly/Zzfs50TLTMc #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #TransformingLivesTogether #IY

En el más reciente Taller de Brechas realizado en el marco del programa EquipYouth en Arequipa, se reveló que la capacidad de resolver problemas y tomar decisiones es fundamental para el éxito en la industria minera, y también una de las competencias más difíciles de encontrar. Durante el taller, empresas y organizaciones educativas trabajaron en identificar las competencias clave para reducir la brecha de talento en la industria minera. El objetivo: que más jóvenes accedan a empleos dignos y de calidad, mientras las empresas encuentran el talento que necesitan para seguir creciendo de manera sostenible. El programa EquipYouth es posible gracias al generoso apoyo de Caterpillar Inc. (organización filantrópica de Caterpillar Inc.). Agradecemos a las más de 9 empresas, 5 Institutos de Educación Superior Técnica (IEST), la Cámara de Comercio e Industria de Arequipa (CCIA) que colaboraron en este diagnóstico y son parte de la transformación que abre nuevas oportunidades para las juventudes en Perú. #TransformandoVidasJuntos #JóvenesPreparadosPerú #EducaciónTécnica #Minería #Arequipa #DesarrolloSostenible #EmpleoJuvenil #CerrandoBrechas --------------------------------------------------------------------- In the most recent Gap Workshop held as part of the EquipYouth program in Arequipa, it was revealed that problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential for success in the mining industry, and also one of the most difficult competencies to find. During the workshop, companies and educational organizations worked to identify key skills to reduce the talent gap in the mining industry. The goal: to enable more young people to access decent and quality jobs, while companies find the talent they need to continue growing sustainably. The EquipYouth program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Caterpillar Inc. (the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc.). We thank the more than 9 companies, 5 Technical Higher Education Institutes (IEST), and the Arequipa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIA) for collaborating in this diagnosis and for being part of the transformation that opens new opportunities for young people in Peru. #TransformingLivesTogether #PreparedYouthPeru #TechnicalEducation #Mining #Arequipa #SustainableDevelopment #YouthEmployment #ClosingGaps Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, La Joya Mining S.A.C. , YURA S.A., FERREYROS, Ferreycorp S.A.A, SCAFFOLD SAC y Tisur.

In a rapidly changing world, young people face myriad obstacles in the job market, from the rise of AI to persistent gender inequality. Our latest blog post, written by Kaitlyn P. Anderson, Corporate and Foundations Partnership Coordinator, explores a transformative solution: competency-based hiring. By prioritising skills over traditional degrees, this approach opens doors for marginalised communities and increases workforce diversity. Through IYF's Capital Juvenil programme in Mexico, we've partnered with major banks to promote these practices, enabling more than 2,200 young people to start meaningful careers. This success proves that potential isn't limited to formal education - it's about the unique skills each individual brings to the table. Dive into the blog to learn how skills-based hiring is reshaping employment opportunities and paving the way for a more inclusive future for all: https://lnkd.in/eGf6f6wz #SkillsBasedHiring #YouthEmpowerment #JobMarket #Inclusion #IYF ---------------------------------------------------------------------- En un mundo que cambia rápidamente, las personas jóvenes enfrentan innumerables desafíos en el mercado laboral, desde el auge de la inteligencia artificial hasta las persistentes desigualdades de género. En nuestra último blog, escrito por Kaitlyn P. Anderson, coordinadora de asociaciones corporativas y fundaciones, exploramos una solución transformadora: la contratación basada en competencias. Este enfoque, que prioriza las habilidades sobre los títulos tradicionales, abre nuevas puertas a comunidades vulnerables y promueve la diversidad en la fuerza laboral. A través del programa Capital Juvenil de IYF en México, nos aliamos con importantes bancos para impulsar estas prácticas, permitiendo que más de 2,200 personas jóvenes inicien carreras profesionales significativas. Este éxito demuestra que el potencial no depende solo de la educación formal, sino de las habilidades únicas que cada persona aporta. Lee más en nuestro blog sobre cómo la contratación basada en competencias está reconfigurando las oportunidades de empleo y creando un camino hacia un futuro más inclusivo para todas las personas: https://lnkd.in/er3a96qS #ContrataciónPorCompetencias #EmpoderamientoJuvenil #MercadoLaboral #Inclusión #IYF

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As part of our commitment to mental health awareness, we asked our staff to share their personal strategies for maintaining mental well-being. Today, Eric Couper, IYF’s Digital Development Director, shares his approach. For Eric, key strategies include spending quality time with family, seeking counseling, turning off notifications in the evenings to create boundaries between work and personal time, and connecting with communities that share his interests—simple but effective ways to maintain balance in today’s digital world. Let us know in the comments which strategies resonate with you! Discover more about our commitment to mental wellness and explore resources on our #MentalHealthAwareness page: https://ow.ly/Xzf950TLTtL To make a meaningful impact, consider donating here: https://ow.ly/skml50TLTtK #MentalHealth #YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #TransformingLivesTogether #IYF

Buscamos Consultor o consultora para brindar apoyo administrativo y de coordinación al equipo operativo de programa dirigido a capacitación en tecnología. El 4 de noviembre es la fecha límite para postulaciones. Consulta la convocatoria y requisitos aquí: https://ow.ly/tVJu50TS5qK

El programa Equip Youth está revolucionando la educación técnica en Perú, gracias a la alianza entre IYF y la Caterpillar Foundation (organización filantrópica de Caterpillar Inc.). Nuestro objetivo es conectar a las y los jóvenes con oportunidades laborales de calidad en el área logística del sector minero, fortaleciendo así a las comunidades y el desarrollo del país. Junto a la Vice gobernación del Gobierno Regional de Arequipa (GORE), la Gerencia Regional de Educación (GREA) y once Institutos de Educación Superior Técnica (IEST), estamos co-creando soluciones innovadoras que actualicen los planes de estudio y capaciten a docentes. Nuestro objetivo es construir un sistema educativo que responda a las demandas del mercado laboral y les brinde a las nuevas generaciones las herramientas para construir un futuro próspero. ¡Agradecemos a todas y todos los que se han sumado a esta iniciativa! Juntos, estamos construyendo un futuro más prometedor para las y los jóvenes peruanos. #TransformandoVidasJuntos #JóvenesPreparadosPerú #EducaciónTécnica #Minería #Arequipa #DesarrolloSostenible #EmpleoJuvenil Angela Sabogal Elizabeth Vance Alberto Peniche ------------------------------------------------------ The Equip Youth program is revolutionizing technical education in Peru, thanks to the partnership between IYF and the Caterpillar Foundation (the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar Inc.). Our goal is to connect young people with quality job opportunities in the logistics area of the mining sector, thereby strengthening communities and the development of the country. In collaboration with the Vice-Governor’s Office of the Regional Government of Arequipa (GORE), the Regional Education Management (GREA), and eleven Institutes of Higher Technical Education (IEST), we are co-creating innovative solutions to update curricula and train teachers. Our aim is to build an educational system that responds to the demands of the labor market and provides new generations with the tools to build a prosperous future. We are grateful to everyone who has joined this initiative! Together, we are building a more promising future for young Peruvians. #TransformingLivesTogether #YouthPreparedPeru #TechnicalEducation #Mining #Arequipa #SustainableDevelopment #YouthEmployment

En IYF estamos emocionados de haber participado en el panel de expertos académicos que se llevó a cabo en el marco del Foro de Colaboración para Semiconductores México-EUA, Ciudad Juárez, organizado por CANIETI. Durante este panel, exploramos cómo cerrar las brechas de talento en la industria de semiconductores, un sector clave para el desarrollo tecnológico de México. Miguel Primo Armendariz Sonza, Director de IYF en México, junto a destacados líderes como Fernando Sepulveda, María del Rosario Nolasco, Dan Shunk y Logan Erick Sandoval Avila, analizaron los programas existentes y definieron acciones conjuntas para fortalecer la formación de personas jóvenes en esta área. Agradecemos a Alfredo Pacheco y Carlos Andrés Rebellon Villán por confiar en IYF para colaborar en este esfuerzo estratégico. Continuaremos trabajando de la mano con los sectores público y privado para construir soluciones que impulsen el crecimiento de la industria, generando un impacto duradero en la empleabilidad juvenil y el liderazgo de México en el sector de semiconductores. #Talento #Educación #Semiconductores #Industria4.0 #IYF #TransformandoVidasJuntos Pamela Loya Aldo Alí López Pérez ------------------------- At IYF, we're thrilled to have participated in the academic expert panel held during the Mexico-U.S. Semiconductor Collaboration Forum in Ciudad Juárez, organized by CANIETI. During this panel, we explored how to bridge the talent gap in the semiconductor industry, a key sector for Mexico's technological development. Miguel Primo Armendariz Sonza, IYF's Director in Mexico, along with prominent leaders such as Fernando Sepulveda, María del Rosario Nolasco, Dan Shunk, and Logan Erick Sandoval Avila, reviewed existing programs and defined joint actions to strengthen the development of young talent in this sector. We'd like to thank Alfredo Pacheco and Carlos Andrés Rebellon Villán for trusting IYF to collaborate in this strategic effort. We will continue to work hand in hand with both the public and private sectors to develop solutions that drive industry growth, create a lasting impact on youth employability, and strengthen Mexico's leadership in the semiconductor sector. #Talent #Education #Semiconductor #Industry4.0 #IYF #TransformingLivesTogether

Buscamos Consultoría para potenciar portal de Intermediación Laboral para Jóvenes. El 31 de octubre es la fecha límite para postulaciones. Consulta la convocatoria y requisitos aquí: https://ow.ly/XUvL50TNxWq