# Developmental Enterprise Businesses finding new approaches to helping at-risk youth. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 10, 2012 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/developmental-enterprise ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.4/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 8 to Jul 9, 2012 - Published: Jul 10, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Developmental Enterprise trend ### 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. ### Skills and training programs for youth Innovative programs that provide marketable skills and training to at-risk and street-involved youth are gaining traction. ### 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. ## What the Developmental Enterprise trend means for industry ### For 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 for Developmental Enterprise Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 21%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 21% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Developmental Enterprise trend 7 featured examples from Feb 8 to Jul 9, 2012. - [Personal Development Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-level-cafe): Ground Level Cafe Offers Training to At-Risk Youth in Toronto (Category: Social Good) Implication: Creating socially responsible cafes that provide opportunities for at-risk youth. - [Digital Literacy Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-found-network): New Found Network Employs Youth to Create Nonprofit Campaigns (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate youth teams into digital content production agencies, creating a diverse workforce and fostering innovation and creativity. - [Crime-Preventing Bistro Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-cafe): San Francisco's Old Skool Cafe Employs At-Risk Youth (Category: Social Good) Implication: Incorporating youth-run fine dining supper clubs and mentorship programs to empower and provide employment opportunities for at-risk youth. - [Street Youth Enterprises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-youth-job-action): SYJA Helps Vancouver's Young Homeless People Find Jobs (Category: Social Good) Implication: Nonprofit organizations can partner with SYJA to provide resources and support for homeless youth in gaining employment skills. - [Youth-Led Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-89): Studio 89, a Social Enterprise Cafe in Mississauga by YTGA (Category: Social Good) Implication: 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… - [Opportunity-Spurring Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turnaround-couriers): TurnAround Couriers Hires At-Risk Youth in Toronto (Category: Social Good) Implication: Employing at-risk youth in courier and delivery services can create a competitive advantage that differentiates businesses from traditional courier services while also contributin… - [Altruistic Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-conflict-management): Capital Conflict Management is an Anti-Violence Initiative in the UK (Category: Social Good) Implication: The youth development sector can offer training programs and resources to equip at-risk youth with valuable skills for employment. ## Recent trend clusters - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) - [Portable Power](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-power1) (Tech) - [Creatine Formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/creatine-formats) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)