Category
Tech
Desk Systems
Trend cluster
Category
Developmental
Enterprise
Businesses finding new approaches to helping at-risk youth.
2.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Developmental Enterprise trend?
Developmental Enterprise: The number of youth-run businesses is on the rise as more youth programs launch special businesses that contribute to the development of at-risk youth. According to Mentoring.org, a whopping 18 million young people, which is almost 50 percent of the population of youth consumers between 10 and 18 years old, live in situations that put them at risk of not living up to their potential. And while getting at-risk youth involved in an activity that interests them is important, giving them the right tools to manage a project or enterprise contributes to their individual growth and learning. These innovative approaches to business-building guide and support youth, helping them to develop by taking on positions that require them to act responsibly, make decisions and function as part of teams.
Trend themes
Themes within the Developmental Enterprise trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Youth entrepreneurship programs
Programs that encourage and support youth entrepreneurship are on the rise as they give at-risk youth the right tools necessary to manage a project, and enterprise.
02
Skills and training programs for youth
Innovative programs that provide marketable skills and training to at-risk and street-involved youth are gaining traction.
03
Altruistic apprenticeships
More social initiative programs like Capital Conflict Management are being established to provide at-risk youth with a trained skill set and credible, marketable body of knowledge.
Industry implications
What the Developmental Enterprise trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Hospitality and Food Service
Social enterprises backed by the hospitality and food service industry are providing career opportunities and a supportive environment to at-risk, formerly-incarcerated, and foster care young people.
For
Courier and Delivery Services
For-profit courier businesses with a strong social mission such as TurnAround Couriers in Toronto are gaining traction as a positive and innovative force for change.
For
Digital Content and Creative Services
Innovative digital literacy and employment programs like the New Found Network are connecting budding talent with social purpose organizations at a cost-effective rate.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Developmental Enterprise
Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 21%, freshness 8%.
Popularity42%
Activity21%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Developmental Enterprise trend
7 featured examples from Feb 8 to Jul 9, 2012CategorySocial Good
Personal Development Diners
Ground Level Cafe Offers Training to At-Risk Youth in Toronto
Creating socially responsible cafes that provide opportunities for at-risk youth.
CategorySocial Good
Digital Literacy Agencies
New Found Network Employs Youth to Create Nonprofit Campaigns
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate youth teams into digital content production agencies, creating a diverse workforce and fostering innovation and creativity.
CategorySocial Good
Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs
San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth
Incorporating youth-run fine dining supper clubs and mentorship programs to empower and provide employment opportunities for at-risk youth.
CategorySocial Good
Street Youth Enterprises
SYJA Helps Vancouver's Young Homeless People Find Jobs
Nonprofit organizations can partner with SYJA to provide resources and support for homeless youth in gaining employment skills.
CategorySocial Good
Youth-Led Coffee Shops
Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA
The coffee industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing and supporting youth-led coffee shops, offering a fresh and innovative approach to attract younger…
CategorySocial Good
Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services
TurnAround Couriers Hires At-Risk Youth in Toronto
Employing at-risk youth in courier and delivery services can create a competitive advantage that differentiates businesses from traditional courier services while also contributin…
CategorySocial Good
Altruistic Apprenticeships
Capital Conflict Management is an Anti-Violence Initiative in the UK
The youth development sector can offer training programs and resources to equip at-risk youth with valuable skills for employment.
