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A GRASSROOTS YOUTH SOCIETY

Equipping Youth for 21st-Century Careers

Forums,  research and advocacy,  built by young people for young people, about the future of careers and education in light of global economic and technology shifts ahead 

OUR MISSION

A future we design, not one we inherit.

Our mission is to equip youth of all backgrounds with information and analysis on viable 21st century career paths in light of global, political, economic, and technology-driven (AI) trends.

We fulfill our mission through public outreach, advocacy, and research to advance and inform youth decision-making about their futures through forums, resources, advocacy, and our blog.

WHAT WE DO

Four ways we show up for the next generation.

01 / FORUMS

Hosting forums & expert conversations

Virtual and in-person, synchronous and asynchronous spaces for youth to share perspectives on careers and education and learn from leading experts.

02 / RESOURCES

Sharing information & analysis

Curated information and original analysis on career and educational opportunities to help youth plan their futures.

03 / ADVOCACY

Tracking legislation & policy

Following the legislation and policy analysis that affects youth so they can get involved in advocacy efforts that pertain to them.

04 / BLOG

Tracking news & reports

Aggregating the news and reports young people need to stay abreast of the latest developments in tech, policy, and the labor market.

News, reports & analysis, updated weekly.

Featured

Boston Becomes First Major City to Make AI a Graduation Requirement.

Starting September 2026, Boston Public Schools will require all high schoolers to complete a mandatory AI literacy program, backed by a $1M grant and a UMass Boston-developed curriculum.

FROM THE BLOG

How Teens Use and View AI: The 2026 Pew Study

Pew's definitive new survey: 57% of teens use chatbots for information, 54% for schoolwork, and a majority say AI cheating is already a regular feature of student life at their school.

ServiceNow CEO Predicts Gen Z Grads Will Face 30% Unemployment

The boss of the $123 billion software giant says it'll be hard for Gen Z to differentiate themselves in a corporate environment as AI agents take over tasks once given to entry-level hires.

GET INVOLVED

Three ways to show up 
 pick yours.

Whether you have five minutes or five hours a week, there’s a role for you. Choose 1 to make a difference!

01 / ENGAGEMENT

Become an Ambassador

Share the YFS mission with your community. Host a watch party, post a forum on social, get classmates to a meeting. The lowest-lift, highest-leverage way to plug in.

02 / EDUCATION

Become an Educator

Research and educate your community on a topic you care about. We’ll connect you with the resources, the network, and the platform to publish what you learn.

03 / ADVOCACY

Become an Advocate

Send a letter to stakeholders. Track legislation that affects young people. Use your voice on the policy decisions that will shape the next decade of your life.

CONTACT

Let’s build something together.

Whether you want to volunteer, partner, propose a forum topic, or just say hello, we read every message and reply within 48 hours.

hello@youthfuturessociety.org

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Philadelphia, PA — serving youth nationwide

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