Youth:Work employability programs utilize the International Youth Foundation’s (IYF) dual-client approach to program design. Before any employability training is designed, the needs of its two primary clients — youth and employers — are assessed. Understanding what employers want in new hires enables Youth:Work partners to give youth the training that meets those needs. Knowing the profiles of youth participants also enables partners to match disadvantaged youth with courses appropriate for their aptitudes and aspirations. Once programs are implemented, ongoing monitoring and evaluation contribute to a deeper understanding of how to improve employability programs for youth and keep them relevant to changing local markets.

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