Global Business Coalition for Education

It's been an amazing year of #UnlockingBigChange and we're so grateful to our team of supporters, #GlobalYouthAmbassadors, campaigners, ambassadors, and friends who helped us reached 1.5 million children this year. ? Here's to 2024!

Proud to announce the Global Business Coalition for Education and Theirworld USA have been awarded the Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid for the third year running?? What does the Platinum Seal of Transparency mean? Candid has vetted our goals, strategies and metrics, alongside demographic information of our Board members, to determine that we are trusted to provide reliable self-reported information. Sharing transparent data on grants and project progress allows us to give donors the full picture and the confidence that their donations will #UnlockBigChange. Get updates on our impact and latest activities through our #NonprofitProfile here: https://ow.ly/nS5A50VbUJC.

Today’s the last chance to sign up! The global skills gap is a challenge - but also an opportunity for businesses to lead in workforce development. By investing in education, companies can create lasting solutions to address the estimated 1.8 billion young people who won’t have the skills needed to thrive in the global workforce. Join us tomorrow for an exclusive webinar hosted by Global Business Coalition for Education and Team4Tech with Justin van Fleet, Global Business Coalition for Education; Julie Clugage, Team4Tech; Maia Wagner, Dell Technologies and Nicole Johnson, Cadence to hear how leading companies are making an impact. ?? Feb 26 | 11 AM–12 PM EST Let’s align business and education to build a future of skilled, employable youth! ??

You walked, we delivered ? Last June, hundreds of Theirworld’s Global Business Coalition for Education supporters took part in #YourWalk, taking thousands of steps to raise vital funds for children in Ukraine. Now, as Ukraine marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, we’re proud to share an incredible update: 500 laptops have been delivered to frontline schools and underground shelters, helping over 21,000 students continue their education. One of the students who will benefit is Ivan, who studies at an underground classroom near the frontlines. Before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ivan went to school every day without fear. Now he's forced to study in a makeshift underground shelter near the frontline, with the constant threat of attack. For students like Ivan, these laptops are more than just devices—they are a lifeline to learning. With access to a laptop, Ivan can now sit the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT)—a crucial step towards university and future careers. In Ivan’s own words: “Access to this laptop allows me to prepare for the test every day in a safe environment.” So from Ivan and everyone here at the Global Business Coalition for Education, we want to say a huge thank you. Through our partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Olena Zelenska Foundation | Фундац?я Олени Зеленсько?, we’ve helped young people in Ukraine reclaim their right to education—one laptop at a time. #YourWalk #EducationForUkraine #SkillsForTheFuture #StandWithUkraine?#RebuildUkraine?#UnitedForUkraine

A huge thank you to all business, education and government leaders who joined us in Nairobi last week to discuss the youth skills and employment gap in East Africa and explore innovative programs and partnerships preparing the next generation for success ?? Discussions focused on defining the need for youth skills programs and how programs are making an impact on the ground, finishing with an activation session where leaders had the opportunity to make local-global connections and commit to one next step in supporting young people and helping to solve the #YouthSkillsCrisis. Thanks to Terryanne Chebet (MPRSK), PINK FOUNDRY AFRICA, and Bonney Tunya, Innovate UK Business Connect for moderating the discussion. The session ended with closing remarks from Justin van Fleet, highlighting how, through commitment, businesses can #UnlockBigChange, opportunity and investment for young people across the region. ?? Sound like something that interests you or your business? Join the Global Business Coalition for Education today: https://lnkd.in/erMSt8Pt

Most ?? stat from this: ?? Globally, education ranks as the?second-largest sector for philanthropic giving. Yet only 4% of education philanthropy reaches primary education in low- and middle-income countries.

Big news! ?? 15 incredible organizations across the U.S. are joining our 2025 Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator! Supported by Dell Technologies this network is all about transforming young lives. From digital skills to hands-on training, these nonprofits are stepping up to help young people find meaningful jobs and build brighter futures. With 1 in 10 young Americans out of school or work, our Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator programme has a collective mission to close the skills gap by 2030 - and this year’s cohort is ready to make an impact! ?? The accelerator runs throughout the year, during which successful participants will join a nationwide network and convene regularly for workshops, training, and networking opportunities to help them reach even more young people. Find out more about how this year’s cohort is helping to close the youth skills gap here: https://lnkd.in/exjyXn54 AZ Cyber Initiative BridgeYear Dent Education exalt First Graduate Futures and Options INCO Junior Achievement of South Florida Life Leaders LA Conservation Corps New Door Ventures PAST Foundation Future Chefs WISCONSIN REGIONAL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP INC Youth Development Initiatives #YouthEmployment #SkillsForSuccess #EducationForAll #Theirworld

The skills gap is one of the biggest challenges of our time – but it’s also an incredible opportunity for businesses to lead the way in workforce development. By 2030, an estimated 1.8 billion young people won’t have the skills needed to thrive in the global workforce. How can companies help? By investing in education, improving training programs, and leveraging the expertise of their teams, businesses can create lasting solutions. Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Team4Tech and the Global Business Coalition for Education to hear how leading companies are making a difference. During the Webinar, participants will gain insight from Justin van Fleet, Global Business Coalition for Education; Julie Clugage, Team4Tech; Maia Wagner, Dell Technologies and Nicole Johnson, Cadence. Date: Wednesday, February 26th 2025 Time: 11.00am – 12:00pm EST Let’s come together to align business and education for a future of skilled, employable youth worldwide. ??

On February 5, 2025, we’re gathering with business, education and government leaders in Nairobi to discuss one of East Africa’s biggest challenges: the youth skills and employment gap. We’ll explore new programs, ideas for growth and practical steps to address the gap. The event will also showcase successful projects and collaborations already making an impact.? Hosted by Terryanne Chebet (MPRSK), PINK FOUNDRY AFRICA and Bonney Tunya, Innovate UK Business Connect, we'll hear from: ? Eng.John Kipchumba Tanui,CBS,MBS, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy ? Nissi Madu, Managing Partner, Co-creation HUB (CcHUB)/iHub Africa ? Dr. Eric Rutto, Vice President, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry ? Bright Gameli Mawudor, PhD, Founder, AfricaHackon ? Ngugi Karega, Co-Founder, Skizaa AI ? Mumbi N., Executive Director and Co-Founder, Power Learn Project Together, we can drive real change for the future of youth employment in East Africa. Want to be part of the solution? Join the Global Business Coalition for Education today. #YouthSkills #YouthEmployment #SkillsDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #JobCreation

Why should businesses invest in #education? Toni Johnson, from Greater Share an NGO that's focused on closing the education gap, provides us with this conclusion: An educated workforce = Better business performance. Find out more: https://ow.ly/jTLA50Up8pJ