# Constructing Empathy Programs to train youth in social business ensure a bright future. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jun 25, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructing-empathy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Constructing Empathy trend? **Constructing Empathy:** Though children in the Internet age have the means to learn about social causes, that doesn't necessarily grant them the skill to know how to make a difference. Ensuring their potential is taken full advantage of, youth training programs dedicated to philanthropic literacy and understanding of community can be observed. This rings true to the old adage, "it takes a village to raise a child." ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 30 to Jun 3, 2014 - Published: Jun 25, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Constructing Empathy trend ### Youth social business training programs The need to provide entrepreneurship education to young people has led to the creation of social business training programs to equip them with philanthropic literacy and community understanding ### Fun financial literacy workshops Financial literacy among young people has become a priority, which has led to the development of fun workshops and games that help them learn basic financial skills, budgeting, and taxes, empowering them to succeed financially ### Youth apprenticeships in media With the rise of digital, social enterprises have created apprenticeships for young people to master skills needed in the media industry, providing an opportunity to gain practical experience that makes them invaluable to future employers ## What the Constructing Empathy trend means for industry ### For Education industry Education providers can incorporate social business training programs into their curriculum to equip young people with philanthropic literacy and community understanding ### For Finance industry Financial literacy workshops and games can be designed by finance companies to educate and empower young people with basic financial skills ### For Media industry The media industry can provide apprenticeships to young people to master skills needed in the industry, providing them with practical experience that makes them invaluable to future employers ## Trend signals for Constructing Empathy Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 80% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Constructing Empathy trend 4 featured examples from May 30 to Jun 3, 2014. - [Youth-Focused Dream Development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-your-success): Colour Your Success is a Social Enterprise with Skills (Category: Social Good) Implication: The education industry can benefit from providing more targeted programs like Colour Your Success that equip youth with the skills needed to succeed in life. - [Young Changemaker Collaboratives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-entrepreneurship-evolution): The Social Entrepreneurship Evolution Supports Societal Catalysts (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Employ technology solutions to empower nonprofits and enhance their impact. - [Social Enterprise Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-process): Creative Process Offers Unique Opportunities for Young People (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine traditional internships by offering one-year media apprenticeships with a focus on valuable learning experiences. - [Fun Financial Literacy Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmoney-wize): bMoney Wize Creates Games for Youth to Manage Money Successfully (Category: Social Good) Implication: The education industry can benefit from incorporating financial literacy workshops into school curriculum to equip students with crucial money management skills. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)