young talent

Empowering

TO connect, learn & lead

& managers

together

We support professionals to navigate the workplace and shape change.

our mission

2040 Leaders is a not-for-profit social enterprise, centring human connection as the foundation for thriving careers.

We empower young talent - especially those underserved - and their managers, with the human skills, knowledge, and relationships they need to successfully navigate the workplace and lead change.

Getting your first job isn’t the finish line. It’s where the challenges start.

By 2040, today’s early talent will be tomorrow’s leaders, tackling complexity, AI, and shifting global realities.

But we’re not setting them up to thrive.

Too often, we focus on hiring young people, but fail to support them to navigate, develop, and lead once they’re in.

We’re changing that.

We’re bridging the gaps - between, generations, classes, cultures and systems - so that we can build a more connected workforce, and grow the talent we need to lead business and society.

WHO WE WORK WITH

MANAGERS &
EMPLOYERS

Achieve higher performance & retention by supporting your young people and managers connect, learn and lead together.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
& STUDENTS

Join a community to feel seen, connected and equipped to succeed in your career & lead change.

MENTORS &
ALUMNI

Give the next generation what you once needed and help build a more connected, inclusive future workforce.

PARTNERS &
EDUCATION

Partnering to prepare young people with work-ready skills, supporting them in-role and driving system change through collaboration.

how we help

  • Sessions that show leaders and early-talent how human connection transforms how they work together for better performance.

  • Provides young employees with the human skills, clear expectations & confidence needed to thrive in work.

  • Prepares students for the realities of work with practical guidance that builds skills and flattens the learning curve.

  • Equips managers to lead Gen Z from all backgrounds with clarity, confidence and less friction.

  • Brings managers and young talent together to build trust fast and work better, sooner.

  • Strengthening systems around intergenerational & diverse teams for better performance & longer retention.

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Speak to us about how we can help your young people and managers to connect, learn and grow, together.

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For young people and managers who want to navigate work, life and leadership with more clarity and confidence.

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Events where both young and experienced professionals connect, learn and shape change, together.

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  • "This should be done with ALL managers not just those with Apprentices."

    Manager

  • "since the workshop My manager checks in more regularly and is actively looking for opportunities for my professional and personal growth"

    Apprentice

  • "My Apprentice is More confident interacting with other members of the team."

    Manager

  • “Knowing what's expected and how highly regarded something is from your manager's perspective and vice versa, is whats going to help us grow alongside our managers.”

    Apprentice