An initiative of the International Youth Foundation, the Education & Employment Alliance (EEA) was launched in 2005 with critical support from USAID to benefit disadvantaged, unemployed youth in countries with emerging economies and high rates of youth joblessness by helping them to acquire marketable employability skills, gain decent employment, and make a full and successful transition to adulthood. This report covers the program’s accomplishments, offers important lessons learned, and identifies best practices.