The King’s Trust USA’s mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills to live, learn, and earn. As such, we work on four inter-connected themes.
Our programs provide alternative approaches to learning, focusing on personal development and transferable employability skills. They are designed to build confidence and self-esteem, and to foster vital soft skills such as communication and teamwork.
Programs range from school-based clubs to online business simulation games and intensive pre‑employment courses.
We work with partners and employers to enable young people to develop skills and access opportunities that will lead to sustainable work.
These include employer-led programs tailored to specific sectors, offering a combination of preparatory learning and on‑the‑job training. We also offer mentoring services, recruitment fairs and support with CV and interview techniques.
Our enterprise programs give young people and military veterans the chance to explore business management and equip budding entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Business mentors support trainees to test their ideas and are on hand throughout the initial launch stages and beyond.
Many programs focus on preparing young people to enter and flourish in green trades, in sectors ranging from energy to forestry.
In some countries, we also deliver projects that focus explicitly on improving both urban and natural environments, raising awareness of sustainable land practices and championing traditional design and construction skills.
Started in 2018 and presented annually at The King’s Trust Awards, The King’s Trust Global Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people and communities on The King’s Trust Programs around the world.

Pascal, Uganda
Global Sustainability Award Winner 2025
Pascal won our 2025 Global Sustainability Award for his impressive people-powered recycling initiative, which has cut waste going to landfill in his community by a remarkable 80%.

Roslyn, St Lucia
Global Young Achiever 2025
Our 2025 Global Young Achiever Roslyn left home at just 16. The Team program helped her build the skills to support herself independently, and her career is off to a flying start.

Alice, Kenya
Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment Award Winner 2025
Nineteen-year-old Alice is an award-winning entrepreneur who has turned a traditional Kenyan craft into a lifeline to support her family – and to enable other girls in her community to forge a livelihood.
The Trust was founded on the vision that every young person should have the chance to succeed – a vision that remains unchanged today.
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