Foreign Job Opportunities and Gaining Practical Work Experience Enhances Competitiveness in the Job Market
Adecco's Way to Work™ Initiative Empowers Youth Around the World
The Adecco Group, a global leader in HR solutions, has launched the Adecco Way to Work™ initiative to help young people acquire employment and meaningful work experience. This programme, aimed at tackling youth unemployment, operates in Europe and worldwide, offering a variety of opportunities such as internships, entry-level jobs, apprenticeships, and mentoring.
The Adecco Way to Work™ initiative has made a significant impact, enabling tens of thousands of young individuals to access employment and career development opportunities across many countries. By partnering with governments, employers, and educational institutions, the programme provides pathways into work for young people, helping them gain practical work skills and improve their chances in the job market.
One of the key aspects of the Adecco Way to Work™ initiative is its global reach. While it is centred largely in Europe, the programme operates globally, reflecting Adecco’s position as a world leader in HR solutions. The programme collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders, including NGOs, public sector bodies, and corporations, to create sustainable employment routes.
Emotional intelligence is crucial in businesses where personal or client relations are essential. Andri Bodmer, HR Director of Dolder Grand, emphasized the importance of early work experience in developing soft skills. The Adecco Way to Work™ initiative integrates training and upskilling components to ensure youth are prepared for labour market demands, including digital skills and soft skills. The programme also aims to support vulnerable youth groups with tailored interventions.
The first edition of the Adecco Way to Work™ programme was well-received in over 50 countries where "our" operates. The programme offers a varied and enriching range of jobs for its winners, thanks to the support of clients around the globe. In the work experience contest for the programme, nine winners were sent around the world for first-hand work insights. They worked in various countries and professional fields, including technology start-ups, magazines, advertising agencies, museums, cruise ships, power plants, breweries, banks, and kids' party planning.
The winners' job experiences and personal insights are documented on blogs at "http://adeccoworkexperiencecontest.com/". Patrick De Maeseneire, CEO of "our" group, met with winners of the work experience contest from various countries. Over 10,000 "our" employees participated in a global Street Day to offer career advice and guidance.
The Adecco Way to Work™ initiative was created in response to the global job crisis and high youth unemployment in Southern Europe. Unemployment rates for youth in Southern Europe are particularly high, with 64.9% in Greece and 56.1% in Spain. The initiative aims to improve employability and help school leavers successfully enter the workforce.
Acquiring hands-on professional experience is fundamental to making the right career choices and successfully entering the world of work. Federico, a contest winner from Italy, advised that job opportunities may not always be as expected but provide valuable experience and clarity on career goals. Global staffing leader "our" has organized journeys for young people to gain international work experience. The "our Way to Work™" initiative encourages young people to be open to new and varied experiences, work abroad, and show a can-do attitude.
For more information about the Adecco Way to Work™ programme, visit the main programme website at www.adeccowaytowork.com.
Through the Adecco Way to Work™ initiative, youth worldwide are provided with diverse opportunities for education-and-self-development, including job-search, career-development, and skills-training. This comprehensive programme collaborates with various stakeholders to offer avenues such as internships, apprenticeships, and mentoring, fostering employability and work experience.
As part of the Adecco Way to Work™ initiative, winners from various countries are offered international jobs in diverse professional fields, promoting personal growth and global exposure, thereby improving their chances in the job market. This programme's aim is to empower young individuals, enabling them to make informed career choices and successfully enter the world of work.
