The Next Economy Program

The entrepreneurship training allowed ambitious young founders to develop new business models or improve on existing ones. These young entrepreneurs would go on to create jobs for other young people that strengthen local communities and markets.

June 01, 2017 - Sept. 30, 2019

The Next Economy program focused on upscaling businesses and upskilling young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, between the ages of 18-30, in preparation for the job market or to build sustainable and thriving businesses. Through four successful cohorts, participants received training in core life skills, employability, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to create thriving career paths and businesses.

Impact

10,253 applications received
4,895 young people trained
$1,435,680 invested
4 successful cohorts of young entrepreneurs trained