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Future-Proofing
the Economy for All

The economy is changing, but not by accident. The Shift is where we name what’s broken, lift what’s working, and share the proof that a future-proof economy is being built right now.

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Our Mission:
The Future of Work

LeadersUp activates the power of BIPOC young adults. We build a future-proof economy. We transform education, workforce, and economic systems through power building, practice, policy, and systemic change.

Activate Your Power

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How We Do It:
A Collaborative Ecosystem

We activate change through the Transformative Solidarity Approach. This approach brings together employers, educators, and community partners. We co-create inclusive ecosystems. Our mission moves forward through three core portfolios that drive influence and innovation.

EVOLVE LU

Drive liberatory research and narrative change. We generate insights and policies that inform systemic transformation. We empower BIPOC young adults to lead this change.

Dig into the Insights

EVOLVE INNOVATION

Design innovations that advance economic inclusion and mobility. We deliver scalable solutions across the education and workforce sectors.

Innovate with Us

EVOLVE NETWORK

Lead movement building to advance policy, practice, and systemic change. We convene cross-sectoral partnerships. This scales economic empowerment.

Advance Policy

Your Role in Building a Future-Proof Economy.

Build with Us

Our Collective
Impact and Insights

We activate young adults to build a future-proof economy.
We see real results.

Since 2015, we have placed over 60,000 diverse youth into high-growth careers.
This work generated over $956 million in economic return for our communities.

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Knowledge that Drives Action

Our work is evidence-based. We use insights and policy to transform education, workforce, and economic systems. Explores reports, tools, and stories that address the system. Our insights help you make a change.