This paper's intention is to spur discussion about the roles of "workforce intermediation" as it relates to youth development and employability. It is certainly not meant to be an exhaustive discussion about either topic. It does, however, intend to further the dialogue on international workforce initiatives and the requisite workforce intermediation functions. It also seeks to build off concepts presented in the publication "International Workforce Initiatives: Definitions, Design Options, and Strategies." [For "Social Enterprises and Social Sector Workforces: Workforce Initiatives Discussion Paper #3," see ED520201.]