A participant in uBoost’s education program

Empower Ukraine’s Youth Through Education

1.8 millionyoung Ukrainians are economically inactive (SSSU & ILO)

8.6 milliontalent shortage projected in Ukraine by 2032 (CSIS)

74 %of jobs and 64 % of GDP are generated by entrepreneurs (UNDP Ukraine)

5‑yearlearning gap between rural and urban teens (PISA)

Without swift action, we risk losing the generation that will rebuild the country.

About Us

uBoost is a Ukrainian nonprofit that provides free, hands‑on education and mentorship to teens and young adults from small and frontline communities.

We equip participants with practical skills in entrepreneurship, career development, soft skills, and digital tools, while actively promoting STEM pathways through connections with senior leaders at top companies.

Lectures and mentoring are led by top managers, entrepreneurs and specialists from leading Ukrainian teams.

Our mission is to cultivate a competent, future‑ready generation prepared to rebuild Ukraine.

The impact of education

Giving young people a reason to stay and build their future in Ukraine

Through education, career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

young people have taken part in our career development and entrepreneurship programs.: 4,084
participants have received mentorship to help them work toward their goals.: 600+
awarded to young people to bring their business ideas to life.: UAH 700,000
businesses launched by program participants.: 22
participants have secured jobs or internships.: 38
mentors and experts have shared their practical experience with young people.: 128

What We Do

Create educational solutions that deliver results

We design, test and scale training program for teenagers across Ukraine, focusing on small towns and frontline areas.

Adapt world‑class approaches

We localise proven practices in education, entrepreneurship and career guidance to the Ukrainian context, taking into account the needs and challenges of local youth.

Build an active community

We bring young people together around values of growth and mutual support. We help them find mentors, internships and career‑launch opportunities.

Engage business and industry experts

We collaborate with entrepreneurs, company leaders and specialists from various sectors — they share expertise, teach, mentor and help participants build professional trajectories.

Focus Areas

Сareer start

Entrepreneurship

Soft skills

Mentoring programs

STEM for girls

Career guidance

We Act in Line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Projects

CREATE HERE! Career & Entrepreneurship Start

A free educational program that helps participants make their first steps in business and career.

Participants develop soft skills, learn to create their own projects with mentor support.

CREATE HERE! Career & Entrepreneurship Start

Track:Career start, business basics, soft skills, mentoringDuration:3 monthsFormat:70 % online / 30 % offlineFor:Teenagers & youth aged 15–20 from small communitiesImpact:350 participants, 20 finalists, 3 projects implemented in small communities

SheLeads — STEM Accelerator for Girls

An educational project for girls aged 16–22 across Ukraine who are interested in science, technology, An educational project for girls aged 16–22 across Ukraine who are interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and want to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Participants create their own initiatives, complete paid internships at partner companies and receive expert support.

SheLeads — STEM Accelerator for Girls

Track:STEM, leadership, entrepreneurshipDuration:8 weeks of training + paid internships + mentoringFormat:Accelerator (70 % online, 30 % offline)For:Girls 16–22 from all over Ukraine

uBoost at the Career Festival (VDNG, Kyiv)

We worked with teenagers aged 13–18, helping them take the first conscious steps toward their future. Together we::

Refined CVs and cover letters
Set up LinkedIn profiles
Prepared for first interviews
Discussed soft and transferable skills

The HUMAN CAPITAL zone of the Kateryna Osadcha Foundation also featured:

Professions in augmented reality
A podcast area with thought leaders
A charity career café

uBoost at the Career Festival (VDNG, Kyiv)

HUMAN CAPITAL | 22–25 May 2025

Track:Career guidance & skills developmentDuration:4‑day intensive + long‑term impact via communityFormat:Educational stand + workshops + career consultationsFor:Teens 13–18

uBoost Community

A closed community for motivated youth. Participants gain access to new opportunities, and businesses get access to active young people for pilots, internships and ambassador programs.

uBoost Community

Track:Alumni support & engagementDuration:Continuous support after programFormat:Online community + events + opportunitiesFor:Graduates of uBoost educational program

Career Boost — internships and employment in communities

Participants create a professional resume, LinkedIn profile, undergo interview simulations, and gain their first internship experience in their communities

Career Boost — internships and employment in communities

Track:Career guidance and first job placementDuration:8 weeksFormat: Educational program, testing, workshops with recruiters, individual mentoring sessions, and career counselingFor: Young people aged 15–20

Mentors & Lecturers

Founders, top managers and business leaders who share experience and support youth on their path to a career or entrepreneurship.

Solomiya Dmytruk

Talent Acquisition Team Lead, OBRIO

Anna Sayenko

Talent Success Lead SoftServe; Career Consultant

Talent Success Lead <b>SoftServe</b>; Career Consultant

Karina Mykolenko

Team Lead Recruitment, NetSolid Investments

Team Lead Recruitment, <b>NetSolid Investments</b>

Lyzaveta Drannikova

Policy Officer, EASPD Project

Nata Pokydko

Brand Manager, Robota.ua

Khrystyna Morozova

Theatre & Film Actress; Instructor of Public Speaking & Acting

Elizaveta Kuzmichova

Actress, Voice and Speech Coach at the Ukrainian Film School, Public Speaking Trainer

Liubov Sliusarieva

Director & Photographer

Yana Datsenko

Head of People, Career Consultant “Mriia”

“I want to thank the team and my mentor Inna for the most important thing — you gave me an understanding of how to build and grow a business. You inspired me to launch a project in my community and never let me doubt that everything will work out :) You are the best! This is one of the most useful and practical courses in my life.”

Anna

17 y.o., Smoline (Kirovohrad region)

Children you help support

A first job, a new business, a growing STEM project — meet the young people who have taken part in uBoost programs.

Diana

Olyka, Volyn Region

A winner of the first cohort of Create HERE!, Diana opened her community’s first speech therapy practice. She now works with children to help them develop their speech and communication skills.

Yaroslav, 18

Horlivka, Donetsk Region

A uBoost Career graduate, Yaroslav secured his first job after completing the program. It helped him prepare for his job search and begin his career.

Anastasiia

Volodarka, Kyiv Region

A winner of the SheLeads accelerator, Anastasiia went on to raise UAH 1 million to develop her STEM project and represented Ukraine at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

Our Partners

Friends of uBoost

How to Support Us

uBoost brings together business, experts and youth for Ukraine’s future. We create conditions for young people from small and frontline communities to gain knowledge, mentorship and opportunities to stay and succeed in the country.

Want to contribute? Here’s how you can help: