That’s why Google.org supports organizations that use technology and innovation to power an economy in which more people have an opportunity to thrive.
The challenge
The global economy has seen positive growth every year since 2010, but for many, good job opportunities remain out of reach. This year, the number of people searching for work worldwide is projected to exceed 200 million for the first time ever, and not everyone is equipped to meaningfully tackle many of the new jobs that do exist. With a changing economy demanding an increasingly skilled and technical workforce, it’s critical to ensure that every worker has the tools and resources they need in order to thrive.
30-45% of the working-age population around the world is unemployed, inactive, or underemployed1
Our focus
We fund nonprofits that work to help disadvantaged communities achieve economic independence by making the job market more accessible and testing new employment models that expand economic mobility in a fast-changing labor market.
Our work
Helping prepare for the future of work
The nature of work is changing - whether it’s through the rise of the gig economy, technological advances, or demographics. Google.org is committing $50 million to better understand the nature of work and to support nonprofit-led solutions to help people thrive in a changing economy.
One-third of jobs will require skills that aren’t common in today’s workforce by
2020.2
Using data science to improve and personalize job searches
View Bayes Impact
Using technology to make work better for nannies, caregivers, and housecleaners
View National Domestic Workers Alliance
Mobilizing capital to drive social progress
View Social Finance
Improving America’s workforce development system through digital tools
View Code for America
More economic opportunity grantees
surch: https://www.google.org/our-work/economic-opportunity/