THE COCA-COLA FOUNDATION TO HELP BAY AREA YOUTH “TASTE THE FEELING”

The Bay Area Council’s Workforce of the Future Initiative received a big boost of support from the Coca-Cola Foundation with a year-long grant to advance the Council’s inclusive economy work with regional community-based organizations and employers to train and upskill youth of color. Despite booming economic growth in the Bay Area, certain communities, such as youth of color, have not been able to tap into this prosperity. This grant will address these disparities by further engaging youth of color in workforce development programs, beginning this week at SFO International Airport’s “Working at SFO: A Day of Career Exploration” on May 16th where over 400 students, parents, teachers, and trainers will learn and interview for aviation industry jobs. The Council is thrilled to be working with the Coca-Cola Foundation and its local North America Group to help give local youth opportunities to work with our member companies. For employers who want to participate in this effort, please contact Senior Vice President of Public Policy Linda Bidrossian to get involved.