Youth Unemployment – The Microsoft YouthSpark initiative

When we launched Microsoft YouthSpark in 2012, we set out to create education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for 300 million young people over the course of three years. Working together with governments, businesses and more than 350 youth-serving nonprofit organizations, after two years we have created opportunities for 227 million young people in more than 100 countries.

The opportunities are vast and varied. Young people have gained new skills. They’ve been inspired. They’ve found jobs. They’ve started businesses. They’ve mentored others. They’ve made a difference in their towns, villages, cities and countries. Indeed, the opportunities are as vast and varied as the young people themselves. Yet, there is one common element across all: technology. These youth have been empowered with greater access, greater ease and greater knowledge of technology. And, the impact has been nothing less than inspiring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_19_xxZYf4

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Expanding technology education to turn the tide of rising youth unemployment – The Official Microsoft Blog.