Nasdaq Celebrates International Youth Day with IYF and Caterpillar Foundation
The International Youth Foundation (IYF) and the Caterpillar Foundation celebrated International Youth Day by ringing the Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The ceremony highlighted their collaboration through the EquipYouth program, which has been running for over 15 years.
This initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth through job readiness training, life skills development, and pathways to meaningful employment. By doing so, it helps young people build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and communities.
Christina Sass, President and CEO of IYF, and Asha Varghese, President, Caterpillar Foundation & Head of CSR, Caterpillar Inc., participated in the ceremony by ringing the Closing Bell. Their presence underscored the importance of this collaboration in driving economic development worldwide.