DonateIn today’s rapidly evolving job market, Gen X (and older!) job seekers often find themselves at a difficult crossroads. If you are facing the unique challenges of a midcareer job seeker, don’t despair! You are not alone, and you can make it through this. Ageism is real, and our research shows it. Hiring managers consistently […]
We are thrilled to introduce our 2023-2024 cohort of 11 alumni from across the network. All participants in the second cohort are alumni from Generation’s programs, and represent a wide range of backgrounds, countries, programs, and perspectives. Our Ambassadors are a diverse group of individuals who were selected after a rigorous application process, and we […]
New data from Generation, the global employment non-profit, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), reveals employers need to radically rethink how they approach midcareer and older talent. The Midcareer Opportunity: Meeting the challenges of an ageing workforce report outlines insights from OECD data and from an eight-country survey of thousands of employers, […]
On September 18th, 2023 in New York City, “Launching a Tech Hiring Revolution,” hosted by MetLife Foundation, brought together nearly 100 diverse stakeholders interested in how to rethink entry-level hiring for tech roles to create more inclusive, diverse pipelines. The event was an opportunity to discuss the key findings and recommendations from Generation’s latest report […]
A 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 […]
