Fifth annual Generation Global Alumni Survey indicates sustained positive impact for graduates in employment, financial health, and well-being

At Generation, we define impact as advancing on three different dimensions simultaneously: breadth, depth, and durability. Durability refers to how well our program outcomes last over time. In other words, we want our graduates to find high-quality jobs after graduation and stay employed for years to come.

To assess whether the positive changes our graduates make in employment, financial health, and well-being last, we track their progress for up to five years after graduation. One of the main ways we do this is through our annual Global Alumni Survey. 

This year, more than 4,000 alumni in 14 Generation countries participated in the survey. This represents a 41% average survey response, up from 27% in 2023. In India and Kenya, the response rate was closer to 60%. This robust response rate allows us to gain meaningful insight into the lives of our alumni today, across Generation regions and program industries. Our alumni represent a diverse group of individuals around the world, who are often underrepresented in their chosen career fields: 53% are women, 28% have one or more dependents, 73% do not have a university degree, and 89% were unemployed before coming to Generation.

Survey findings are overwhelmingly positive: most Generation graduates experience lasting employment, financial health, and well-being after completing our programs. Below are some highlights from the survey, which you can explore in detail in the 2024 Global Alumni Survey report.

Generation alumni are employed in high-quality, life-changing careers

Today, 76% of Generation alumni that graduated between two and five years ago remain employed, a significant increase from the 11% that were employed prior to Generation. Employment levels remain stable over time, demonstrating that graduates not only secure jobs after completing Generation programs but also maintain long-term employment.  In addition, the majority of Generation graduates successfully transition from entry-level to higher-level roles, with 63% advancing beyond entry-level positions within five years of graduation.

We want all Generation graduates to find high-quality jobs that offer pathways to financial stability, well-being, and career growth. We define high-quality jobs using our five-point framework anchored in the methodology of The Good Jobs Institute. High-quality jobs fulfill at least four of the following criteria: living wage, stable contract, full-time work, a clear sense of purpose, and a sense of belonging in the workplace. 77% of employed Generation alumni work in high-quality jobs, and this increases to 82% for graduates of Generation tech programs.