2013
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

This toolkit is a resource for business oriented groups seeking to address some of the obstacles that young people face at the entry level. It is based on interviews with chambers of commerce and business associations around the world and presents case studies, approaches and components of youth programs.

Global
Toolkit
2013
International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The study focuses on practical lessons and seeks to find out what types of private sector activities are most likely to have the greatest impact on job creation, and how these activities affect different societal groups.

Global
Report
2012
Gap Inc.

This toolkit provides information for businesses to create community-supported, beneficial experiences for young people. Using case studies, it guides businesses to match the company’s assets and readiness to provide youth the skills they need for employment and adulthood.

Global
Toolkit
2012
International Youth Foundation (IYF)

This best practice note describes how a company worked with six communities and helped create 600 new jobs in Paraguay. The study also describes how a local partner successfully trained hundreds of youth to meet the company's needs and fill the newly created positions.

Latin America and Caribbean
Knowledge Brief
2012
International Youth Foundation (IYF)

This case study describes an NGO-private sector partnership in Brazil with Walmart to train youth for the retail industry, including the challenges and benefits of such a partnership.

Latin America and Caribbean
Knowledge Brief
2011
United Nations

This toolkit explores cooperation between youth and the private sector by showcasing several case studies and demonstrating the economic advantage of investing in youth, in contrast to the cost of under-investment; and provide initial guidance on facilitating private sector engagement with young people, and the formation of meaningful partnerships. 

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Toolkit
2011
International Labour Organization (ILO)

This guide is meant to strengthen the capacity of employers’ organizations to deal with youth employment, especially in developing and transition countries. It is aimed at industry experts worldwide who wish to take action on youth unemployment in their own regions or countries. 

Global
Toolkit
2010
World Bank

The World Bank Sector Competitiveness Analysis Tools (SCAT) Reference Guide provides a step-by-step approach, to identify sectors and products with the most competitiveness potential, and then carry out public-private dialogue to analyze the gaps in a sector’s environment and come up with public, private and public-private action items. 

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Toolkit
Deloitte

Developed by Deloitte this guide is a handbook for employers and contains recommendations that are the result of conversations, research and survey result from hundreds of employers, job seekers, and expert organizations working on the front lines to help solve long-term unemployment.

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Toolkit
Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)

The Buyers’ Impact Sourcing Guidance aims to guide buyer companies on their Impact Sourcing journey by offering practical guidance on how to develop, implement, and manage an Impact Sourcing program.

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Toolkit
Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)

This toolkit focuses on workplace inclusion of adults with autism. It provides employers with guidance, recommendations, and resources for providing support and workplace accommodations to empower autistic employees throughout their employment lifecycle – from recruitment to training and career development.

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Toolkit
Corporate Voices for Working Families, United Way Worldwide and Workforce Strategy Center

This toolkit is designed to help business leaders cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations and to help strategically align their youth and education investments.

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Toolkit