The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Income Opportunities

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1 Young People in Arab Countries: Promoting Opportunities and Participation The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Income Opportunities Tuesday, 11 May 2010

2 2 Manpower Company Profile $16 Billion total revenue Operations in 82 Countries and Territories Nearly 4000 Service Offices worldwide 3 million people employed in million people trained to date 400,000 worldwide clients 62 years in our industry Based on 2008 data

3 Manpower against Human Trafficking January Manpower Stands For: Creating a bridge to employment for disadvantaged individuals around the world. Manpower Stands Against: Labor practices that exploit individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable. Our focus is on providing jobs and job training for the following groups, working in partnership with governments and NGOs, as appropriate: Long-term unemployed/under-employed People with disabilities Disenfranchised (minorities/immigrants) Victims of disaster (tsunami, hurricanes) Victims of exploitation (trafficking, etc.) Refugees Youth Our focus is on increasing awareness of, and opposition to, these practices, until such time as we can provide a bridge to employment for these individuals: Human trafficking (sex trade, slave labor) Child Labor Illegally low wages to vulnerable workers Exploitation of immigrants Unsafe working conditions

4 CSR at Manpower Doing well by doing good Our workforce development programs provide a bridge to sustainable employment for thousands of under- and unemployed individuals. 5,000,000 The number of people, worldwide, Manpower connected to work in ,000 In 2006, Manpower promised to recruit at least 1,000 signatures to the Athens Ethical Principles. By June of 2008, we had secured signatures from more than 12 times that number. 27,941 The number of people who found work in 2007 through Manpower s workforce development programs The year Manpower launches its first national job training and education initiative. 50 The number of new workforce development programs we initiated in 2007 alone. To develop new skills our employees and associates can access over 4,000 online courses around the clock, 365 days a year at the Manpower Training & Development Center. 4

5 Creating Youth Opportunity: The Importance of Employer-Driven Programs Training for Real Jobs programs firmly grounded in existing economic opportunity and concrete hard- and soft-skills demand; clear destination for program graduates. Alignment of Program Elements -- solid connections between employers, candidates, and training providers; clear articulation of employment requirements at all stages of program. Facilitated Job Placement and Flexible Transition to Work Employer engagement to create internships, contract work, counseling and mentoring programs that continue post-placement. Increased Potential for Program Sustainability through delivering economic value for employers.

6 Effective Career Counseling and Job- Connection Services for Youth Multiple cutting-edge strategies -- to address challenges of information, connection, access, and career-path support. Embedded in participatory youth culture maximize impact and inspiration via peers counseling peers. Emphasize Core Work-Readiness Skills -- self-knowledge and motivation; understanding the world of work; strategies for success in the workplace; understanding career ladders and paths; resources for lifelong learning; labor market research; networking and communication skills. Respect Individual Needs understand personal barriers and challenges; skills and vocational aptitude assessments; self-directed and interactive career exploration; personalized career planning; assessments and support for young entrepreneurs. Support Diverse Outcomes many paths, many goals: from acquisition of basic work credentials to first career steps to full empowerment in a self-directed career. Requires high tech and high touch - counseling, training, and social support services menu customized for each candidate.

7 Representative Manpower Partnerships for Youth Junior Achievement, Worldwide: in-school speakers, program support, to educate students about work readiness, career paths, and lifelong learning. Summer Youth Programs, North America: work experience and work readiness programs help overcome long-term barriers to employment. Serbian Ministry of Youth and Sport: share knowledge and best practices for Youth Centers organization, management, service delivery, and employer linkages. Education for Employment Foundation: contribute assessments, training, candidate tracking and administrative infrastructure for diverse range of training-foremployment projects. Silatech Morocco ICT Project: in cooperation with a regional organization and national stakeholders, create efficient large-scale recruitment, assessment, training and counseling, and employer connections for growing offshoring industry. Action Placement and Pole D Emploi: counseling, exposure to temporary/contract work, and intensive employment services for disconnected workers, including youth, under French public employment programs.

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