Non-profit programme to create jobs for thousands impacted by COVID-19.
A campaign in Vietnam is helping thousands of workers made unemployed by COVID-19. The ‘Campaign for 10,000 Jobs for the Community—Fighting Seasonal Unemployment’, launched by Canavi, connects unemployed candidates with employers looking to fill seasonal and home-based roles.
The pandemic is causing thousands of workers in Vietnam to leave their work indefinitely, with financial pressure increasing every day. According to the country’s Ministry of Labour—Invalids and Social Affairs, the number of people who applied for unemployment insurance in February 2020 was 47,164, an increase of 59.2% compared to January 2020 and a rise of 70% compared to the same period last year.
Filling seasonal and remote jobs
Nguyen Ngoc Viet, Secretary of the Canavi Hanoi Youth Union, shared, “In the context of COVID-19, young people and students are often subject to precarious situations when businesses encounter difficulties. It is expected that if the epidemic continues over the next few months, tens of thousands of companies will close due to the overwhelming pressure of various expenses, leading to many more young people losing their source of income.
“The role of the Canavi Hanoi Youth Union is to connect its candidates with employers to fill seasonal and home-based jobs, to support the community and young people in economic recovery during and after the epidemic in a timely and sustainable manner.”
Free soft skill courses
The campaign provides free soft skill courses, including English lessons, interview training, sales techniques and more. It also helps employees connect with businesses that require workers through the 10,000 job website.
Nguyen added, “We hope this campaign spreads positivity and hope to the whole community.”
Paul Arkwright
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