Global Youth Employment first cohort at the US Embassy Côte d'Ivoire

BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY

Our Mission

Make youth employable.
Bridge the gap between education and the labor market.
Empower the next generation of leaders.

"Africa’s biggest untapped resource is its youth. Yet, millions remain unemployed or underemployed. GYE exists to turn this challenge into an opportunity: a future where every young person can access decent work and contribute to inclusive growth."

Max Fossouo, Founder & President GYE,Inc.

Thanks to GYE, I now have a roadmap. I really encourage everyone to participate. GYE has opened my mind to the world of employment." — Anita

“Before GYE, I lacked confidence and direction. Today, I can speak, work, and contribute like a professional.” — Anne Mangban, 19 years old

The GYE Pathway
We build bridges through:

TRAINING

IMMERSION

PLACEMENT

SUPPORT

Build employability foundations.

See and practice real-world work.

Enter the workforce day-1 ready.

Support to ensure sustainable integration.

Board Governors

MAKING IT POSSIBLE

Organizations Supporting
GYE work

900+

More than 900 youth attended our conferences at educational institutions.

How does that work

We partner with educational institutions and organize with them conferences on specific topics. Everyone is welcome and it is free of charge. All participants fill an attendance sheet.

Our Impact (we're still in pilot)

Bridging Youth Potential and Employment Opportunities.

Global Youth Employment Inc. (GYE) is an American nonprofit operating in Côte d'Ivoire designed to transform unemployed and underemployed youth into “Day-1 Ready” professionals in green jobs, tech & digital jobs, and sales & customer service jobs.

Global Youth Employment Inc. (GYE) was founded in 2024 to tackle one of Africa’s greatest challenges: youth unemployment. We equip young men and women with practical skills, professional exposure, and pathways into real jobs.

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Max Fossouo: Founder, President & Board Chairman

Max is the Founder and President of Global Youth Employment (GYE). With 20 years of experience in sales leadership across Africa and abroad, he brings expertise in team leadership, training development, and sales. Passionate about empowering youth, Max supports GYE’s mission to bridge the gap between education and employment across Africa. Through his role on the board, he helps guide strategy, build partnerships, and amplify GYE’s impact.

Kyle Edquist, Board Member

Kyle currently serves as Talent Director at Rippleworks. With 11 years of experience in recruitment and talent development, he brings expertise in social venture scaling, professional networking, and program management. Passionate about social impact projects, Kyle supports GYE’s mission through his role on the board, he helps guide strategic decision-making and programs management.

Assana Alio, Board Member

Assana Alio is the Country Representative at GGGI and Founder of Bridge Konekt. With over 10 years of experience as an International Affairs professional, Assana holds an extensive experience from the African Development Bank, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and U.S Bank and investment firms. As GYE Board Member, Assana helps guide our women initiatives strategy and our approach to participate in the UN SDG 5, 8, 10.

Christian Nouboue, Board Member

Christian Nouboue is a graduate from Ecole Centrale de Paris. Currently serving as Group Deputy Managing Director International at CMGP CAS, Christian is passionate about comprehensive solutions to solve African challenges. With more than 10 years at top executive positions within international organisation leading African markets, Christian as GYE Board Member helps in financial strategic decisions for GYE's financial sustainable growth and impact.

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