Talent availability, development, retention, and costs are among the top risks for business leaders today. Yet, current talent development systems fail to cultivate the problem-solving and critical skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing work environment. In this session, we will explore two case studies in which social impact programs bridge the skills gap by leveraging the scale of traditional talent development systems in the face of rapidly accelerating mega-trends. 

NationSwell, in collaboration with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), invites you to join an informed and dynamic discussion about the biggest talent risks facing employers today, what future-ready skills truly look like, and how companies can design workforce strategies that go beyond technical training to develop adaptable, problem-solving talent.

This session is part 1 of a 3-event series called Impact x Talent, cohosted by NationSwell and the International Youth Foundation. The series is exploring scalable and sustainable workforce development strategies that create shared value for businesses and communities. The ultimate goals of the series are to:

1. Develop a playbook of case studies featuring firms that have aligned impact strategies to talent challenges at the firm and sector level; and
2. Identify opportunities for joint action to move the needle on shared workforce challenges.

To encourage open and candid discussion, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights.