Established in 2013 by the Starbucks Coffee Company and launched by some if its leading U.S. suppliers, LeadersUp is a 501(c)(3) talent development intermediary that was founded with the belief that a network of employers intentionally cultivating, recruiting and retaining young adults can significantly impact the youth unemployment and opportunity-divide challenge.

Since their first employer pilot that connected SK Food Group with skilled and motivated young adults who helped launch its Columbus, Ohio facility; they have seen the scalable impact that can be achieved when business insights inform labor force strategies. This is what drives their commitment as an intermediary to partner with businesses, community organizations and young adults in developing solutions to bridge the divide.

They serve as a talent development intermediary working with employers, community based organizations and leaders in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area to create talent pipelines that connect young adults to career pathways and meet business entry to middle-skill hiring needs.

They serve as a talent development intermediary working with employers, community based organizations and leaders in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area to create talent pipelines that connect young adults to career pathways and meet business entry to middle-skill hiring needs.

LeadersUp bridges the divide between the untapped potential of young people and the business challenge of finding and keeping the best talent.