Unlock youth potential in your community
Your Big Year® On Location is an innovative workforce development program designed to cultivate the essential soft skills that today’s employers are actively seeking.
Through an engaging, interactive experience, we combine play and technology to enhance learning while integrating cultural exchange and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, expanding participants' perspectives in the process.
With a projected 85 million jobs potentially going unfilled by 2030 due to a shortage of skilled workers (Korn Ferry), and 68% of employers struggling to find candidates with the necessary skills (KPMG), Your Big Year® offers an effective solution. We help companies effortlessly build talent pipelines and connect with their future workforce. Universities/high schools train their students in essential bridging skills they will need to succeed from academia to career.
In just one day,
our program has the power to transform young lives
We build their confidence, expose them to new possibilities and teach them practical career-ready skills.
92%
feel the program increased their confidence to build a professional network
96%
feel more confident about starting their professional career after finishing our program
Become a Partner
Your Big Year® works with a variety of partners that come with a different set of goals and unique interests. They include corporations, governments, foundations, universities, schools, and nonprofits. The common goal of bringing these vital and bridging skills to young people is what drives us to work with diverse partnerships.
To ensure equity in access, our programs are free for youth to participate. To make this possible, we partner with amazing organizations that support the program in several ways including financially, in-kind, resources, youth network, and more. The companies who work with us benefit from making a social impact and gain a measurable ROI for their goals.
Let’s talk about your organization and your goals!
Would your city benefit from this program?
Here’s how it works
“This program was an eye opening and life-changing experience for our youth.”
Kristin Pascal, Teacher, Largo High School — Maryland, USA
“I not only learned about a future career, but I also realized that I am indeed capable of doing things like this."
Fiona, Student — Canada
“I appreciate how the program not only focuses on individual development but also instills a strong sense of global responsibility. It's a transformative journey that equips students with the tools they need to thrive in an interconnected world."
Katy, Student Youth Travel Association — USA
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