Join EDC at the 2023 Global YEO Summit
EDC development experts are taking part in the Global Youth Economic Opportunities (YEO) Summit in Silver Springs, Maryland, May 16–18. The Summit’s theme is “YEO Reimagined: Powering Youth-Led Action Toward 2030,” and it will focus on the efforts of young people in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The Summit has three interconnected technical tracks designed to advance learning and collaboration, elevate youth leadership and voice, and create an impact for stakeholders in the youth economic opportunities sector. It will also include cross-cutting topics on climate/green economy, mental health, digital economy, resilience, and youth inclusion.
EDC staff will contribute the following sessions to the proceedings. Learn more about EDC’s work to equip young people to navigate in the worlds of work.
Session | Date | EDC Presenters / Trainers | Organizations Co-presenting |
Training: Thinking in Systems, Acting Collaboratively: An Advanced Practicum for Youth Employment
| Tuesday, May 16, 9:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.
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All organizations with EDC form the Youth Systems Collaborative. | |
Session: Getting to Success: Engaging Private Sector (PS) to Support Youth-Led Biz
| Tuesday, May 16, 2:45–4:15 p.m. | Angelique Roux, |
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| Thursday, May 18, 8:30–9:15 a.m. | Columbia University’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society | |
Thursday, May 18, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
| Tania Tzelnic |
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