Young people in 30 countries around the world have been invited to apply for an opportunity to become ‘CEO for one month’ of HR solutions provider Adecco, with successful applicants getting the ‘CEO’ experience in their countries alongside the local Adecco senior management teams.
The 30 selected candidates will have a unique opportunity to gain the personal experience of a lifetime and boost their career prospects by learning directly from the highest level leaders of the company.
The final candidate will also work as the ‘CEO for one month’ with the Group CEO, Patrick De Maeseneire, under whose mentorship he or she will also get the chance to learn about running a company with 32,000 employees and EUR 19.5 billion in revenues in 2013, while earning a good salary.
Youngsters from all over the world can apply via the ‘CEO for One Month’ smartphone application. Initially, ‘CEOs’ from 30 countries will be selected. During the summer they will be placed in one-month internships alongside local Adecco Country Managers. The 10 most successful will progress to a final round at the ‘CEO for One Month’ Boot Camp, after which one person will be selected. The successful candidate will be announced and will take up the role in September.
Paola Ospina, ‘CEO for one month’ in 2014, said, “This was the greatest opportunity that ever happened to me. It changed my life. I’m so grateful to Adecco and wish other people could have the same opportunity.” Ospina, from Colombia, was offered a position at Adecco Spain and will take up a role in the Marketing department.
De Maeseneire commented, “Youth unemployment is still one of the biggest worries in today’s world. Around 75 million young people worldwide are out of work. With the ‘CEO for one month’ programme, Adecco is taking action to help youngsters improve their employability. Learning on the job and work-based training are the most relevant factors to foster and grow talent. Yet due to gaps in the education system, or to lack of opportunities, too many youngsters miss the crucial experience that companies need. We want to prevent a whole generation losing their dreams; this programme indeed proves that dreams can come true. Only one will be the Adecco Group ‘CEO for one month’, but all 30 ‘CEOs’ will have the experience of a lifetime.”
Audrey Low, Country Manager, Adecco Hong Kong said, “Young people have amazing talent, passion and drive. They are the future leaders of our society, but only if they are given the right development, support and opportunities. The ‘CEO For one month’ initiative will provide young talent with a chance to pursue their dreams and goals.”
Paul Arkwright
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