Equipping unemployed and under-employed individuals in France with the skills needed for life-changing tech careers
Generation France bridges the gap between employers recruiting entry-level talent and young people who are not in any form of training or work. Generation’s programmes comprise specific technical, behavioural, mindset and professional skills training, as well as mentoring during and after the programme.
In partnership with The Hg Foundation, Generation France are expanding their tech employability programmes to reach 2,100 individuals over five years. These programmes target job roles which are resilient to a changing tech sector; have entry-level requirements that the target demographic can realistically achieve; and which provide good prospects for career progression.
The Foundation’s funding has also supported the development of Generation’s third-party impact evaluation. An independent impact study in 2023 documented the return on investment for the programme, further strengthening the case for Generation’s interventions. A new impact study reporting in 2026 will further deepen the evidence base for the programme.
“I really benefited from the programme’s individual follow-up, the mentoring, the family spirit between learners. Five weeks is short but we learned a lot! I loved the role plays that helped us to better understand the different situations we’d face. The Soft Skill training was also amazing: I learned empathy was not a weakness, but a great strength. Today, I feel ready to be in my future company. I would also like to be part of a strong network and continue to help each other with future jobs.”
The Hg Foundation has been a trusted and highly engaged partner of Generation France since 2021. Beyond its financial support, the Foundation has consistently challenged and supported us to strengthen our programmes, better understand our impact, and continuously improve our approach. The independent evaluation made possible through this partnership has been particularly valuable, providing robust evidence of our outcomes and helping to inform our long-term development. We are proud of what we have achieved together and grateful for The Hg Foundation’s ongoing commitment to expanding economic opportunities for people facing barriers to employment.
