The International Youth Foundation and Hilton Worldwide are partnering to provide economic opportunities to youth in communities across the globe. In recent years, the world has seen a staggering “youth bulge” – an overwhelming number of young people around the world who lack basic human necessities and are unemployed, particularly in developing nations. The hospitality industry is a significant employer in the world, accounting for roughly one tenth of global employment, with youth making up the majority of the industry’s labor force. To address this staggering unemployment rate, IYF is building upon Hilton’s corporate responsibility commitment to “Travel with Purpose” by:
- Developing tools and resources, such as the Global Youth Wellbeing Index, Hospitality Industry Impact Framework, and the Bright Blue Futures Toolkit;
- Implementing global youth workforce development programs, such as the life skills training program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and
- Advancing thought leadership for the sector, such as the Creating Opportunities for Youth in Hospitality paper which outlines how the hospitality industry can positively impact youth employment.
Lindsay Vignoles, Director, Corporate Programs
Email: l.vignoles@iyfnet.org
