Guatemala has the largest youth population in Central America, with 61% of the population under the age of 30; yet many young people face high levels of social and economic marginalization, insecurity and poor access to essential services. Each year, 140,000 Guatemalan youth enter the labor market; however, only about 25,000 of those youth gain access to formal employment. With the patriarchal structure of society, women are especially disadvantaged in joining and staying in the formal job market. Only 37% of women participate in the formal labor market, compared to 85% of men. This panel will focus on a cross-sector approach to helping young women overcome barriers to obtaining sustainable jobs and moving out of poverty. Featuring a diverse group of speakers from Children International, Novex and Porta Hotel Antigua, this discussion aims to inspire a unified effort across sectors to foster equity and economic inclusion for women.