DonateA number of companies have already broken the mold and removed degree or work requirements over the past three years, and they are reaping the benefits. Nearly 60% of organizations who eliminated these requirements saw an increase in the number of applicants, allowing them to hire more people more quickly, and tapping into new candidate […]
Once again, Generation ranks among the top 200 social good organizations (SGOs) in the world, according to thedotgood, a platform that connects innovative initiatives in the social good sphere. This year, Generation appears 62nd on the list, 12 positions higher than 2022. The ranking is the result of a research and evaluation process that reviews […]
As an organization centered on data, Generation systematically collects employment, financial, and well-being feedback from our graduates for one full year following graduation. This helps us to better understand our impact and areas of opportunity to support our graduates. Three years ago, we introduced the Generation Global Alumni Survey to help us assess if we […]
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the more than 42,000 women who have completed Generation programs globally (54% of our total graduate population) since 2015. They have successfully launched careers in a wide range of fields (including technology, healthcare, green jobs, customer service, and skilled trades), are earning stable salaries, have gained promotions, and have […]
Generation was honored with two awards from Wharton-QS Reimagine Education — the Global EdTech Award and the Gold Award in the Nurturing Employability category. The Reimagine Education Awards, given during the annual Reimagine Education conference held this week, are the “Oscars of Education.” They are open to edtech companies, universities, schools, and educational nonprofits worldwide. […]
The Global Alumni Ambassadors Council was created to bring together Generation alumni from different regions that embody our core values, elevate their voices, and further center their experience in our work. We are thrilled to announce the selection of the inaugural cohort and to introduce its 9 members, all alumni of Generation’s programs. They represent […]
Today Generation announces that we have surpassed the milestone of 25,000 graduates across 16 countries since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, placing thousands of people into jobs and bringing total graduates to 65,000 since launching more than seven years ago. With the combined commitment of Generation’s Global Jobs Recovery coalition — […]
Since 2012, thedotgood (formerly NGO Advisor) has been ranking the world’s most impactful NGOs in an effort to showcase the best practices and newest ideas in the nonprofit sector. Generation debuts at #74 on the 2022 list, alongside other leading organizations like BRAC (#1), Junior Achievement (#6), Skoll Foundation (#11), CARE (#44), Teach for America […]
The tech industry is often associated with young entrepreneurs and fresh graduates, but this conceptualization can lead to midcareer workers — and the substantial value these individuals over the age of 45 bring to this dynamic field — being frequently overlooked. Contrary to prevailing biases like ageism, midcareer employees offer a unique set of skills […]
Businesses aiming to contribute positively to society must consider their community impact — the influence they can have on various aspects of the communities in which they operate. This influence can range from economic contributions to fostering social cohesion and improving the quality of life for community members. These impacts can create meaningful and lasting […]
