Global Alumni Survey 2024
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The results of the 2024 Alumni Survey, our 5th annual study, demonstrate that Generation programs lead to durable change for the vast majority of our graduates: they experienced a 65 point increase in employment, 40 point increase in ability to meet daily financial needs, and 43 point increase in living wage attainment, compared with before Generation.
We also see that a small number of alumni have fallen back into unemployment or become stalled in their careers, a reminder that there is still work to be done to achieve change that lasts for every Generation graduate.
We invite you to explore our 2024 Alumni Survey results, and to partner with us to continue supporting Generation learners around the world to achieve economic mobility for themselves and their families.
Generation alumni find employment and stay employed for years
76% of alumni (2-5 years after graduation) globally are employed today, compared with just 11% who were employed before joining Generation. This varies slightly by country economy type1.
employed in lower-middle income countries
employed in upper-middle income countries
employed in high income countries
have been continuously employed since their first job
(1) Surveyed countries fall into three World Bank country income groups: lower-middle income (India, Kenya, Pakistan), upper-middle income (Brazil, Mexico), high income (Australia, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, UK, US).
Generation alumni work in high-quality jobs and achieve career growth
A majority of Generation graduates achieve sustained, high-quality employment2 and career growth that is helping them improve their quality of life.
of employed alumni work in high-quality jobs
employed in a role related to their Generation training
have progressed to non-entry level roles by 5 years post-Graduation
(2) High-quality jobs have at least four of the following five factors: living wage, stable contract, full time work, clear sense of purpose, and sense of belonging in the workplace.
Living wage attainment soars after completing a Generation program
Living wage* is a key indicator of economic mobility. Globally, 58% of alumni earn a living wage 2-5 years after graduation, compared with just 15% before Generation.
Alumni use their earnings to create real change in their lives and the lives of their families
More than 70% of alumni globally can meet daily needs and 36% can save money; alumni are also improving their quality of life by investing in essential assets, healthcare and education. Alumni told us they have been able to do the following since graduation:
support their family and/or dependents
invest in better healthcare
purchase essential assets
invest in continued education
Alumni report positive well-being outcomes
Alumni well-being and engagement remains high for years after graduation, with 83% confident in ability to achieve goals and optimistic about the future. In addition, 82% of alumni want to give back to Generation in some way – recommend someone to a Generation program, give a testimonial about their experience, hire Generation graduates at their organization, mentor learners, or support the alumni network.
feel confident about ability to achieve professional goals
feel optimistic about the future
want to give back to Generation
