An Introduction to the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) for hotel
partners (property level) Youth Career Initiative is a programme of
the International Tourism Partnership, which is part of Business in
the Community
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE The hotel
industry is growing, particularly in developing countries. 75
million youth worldwide are unemployed. Travel & tourism
creates 1 in 11 jobs. The Big Picture
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Hotels can make
a difference! The Big Picture
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE A Tried and
Tested Solution
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE The hotel
industrys global solution to youth unemployment. Created by the
industry for the industry. Youth Career Initiative Helps vulnerable
young people including rehabilitated survivors of trafficking.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCI Convenes the
Industry
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCIs Global
Reach
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Engages the
local community. Enhances hotels reputation. Whats in it for
Hotels? Builds a pipeline of talent. YCI is a valuable programme
for our hotels to be a good corporate citizen of their local
community and to make a real difference in the lives of the
graduates and their families. Inge Huijbrechts VP Responsible
Business CARLSON-REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP We recognise the value and the
huge potential of schemes such as the YCI in helping to leverage
the industrys capacity to foster local pools of talent among
disadvantaged communities. Ian Carter President, Global
Development, Architecture and Construction HILTON WORLDWIDE
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Employee
volunteerism / engagement opportunities. Positive impact on staff
motivation, productivity and retention. Whats in it for Hotels?
When they arrive on the first day, they barely look you in the eye.
But on the day of their graduation, they are speaking English,
giving speeches and interacting with customers. It is a magical
transformation. Jorge Berrio Director SHERATON CONVENTION CENTRE
PANAMA CITY Marriott core values are purely reflected in our hotels
YCI program where the young people go through the process of
transformation, they are given a chance to change their lives for
better, they start to act with integrity and see the importance of
caring about ones team. Maryla Koralewska Director of Human
Resources WARSAW MARRIOTT HOTEL
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCI students
bring energy, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective. Whats in it for
Hotels? YCI provides life changing results! By working with the
young people, we all become great teachers. We teach them to love a
brand, a job which is the very foundation for their future. Khien
Nguyen Executive Sous Chef INTERCONTINENTAL HANOI WESTLAKE The
reality of life in their communities is hard. To see that these
young people want to do differently and seek a better future is
very inspiring. Miguel Bermejo Director of Human Resources GRAND
HYATT SO PAULO
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Quality
assurance Tools and resources Partnership brokers Programme
oversight Programme catalyst Student selection Training delivery
Identify, recruit & support students Provides life-skills
training to students Our Partnership Model
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Staff time.
Leveraging existing resources. Your Investment Support to
students.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Staff Time
Coordination Senior Team: 1-2 hours per month. HR Team: 2 hours per
week. Hotel Staff: 1-2 hours per day. Training Ongoing training to
students throughout the working week (in line with training
schedule). Can utilise existing hotel training. To be agreed with
non-profit. Staff to act as teachers and mentors to students.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Using hotel
training and development courses. Training rooms. Leveraging
existing resources Uniforms and duty meals. In-house trainers and
staff knowledge.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Commuting costs
and/or access to company travel. Insurance coverage. Support to
students Student stipend (if applicable).
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Plan a 24-week
training schedule utilising YCI tools and resources 60% practical
& 40% classroom. Your Role Provide classroom training (e.g.
computer literacy, English lessons, career development). Teach and
mentor students. Oversee programme and liaise with YCI regional
coordinator, local non- profit partner and other hotels in
market.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Template
practical training calendars provided. Training Schedule
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Classroom
Training Sample curriculum and template classroom training calendar
provided.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCI Council Aim:
To support the set-up, growth and sustainability local programme,
ensuring adherence to core standards. Made up of General Managers
of partner hotels, Director of coordinating NGO, chair of
Operations Committee and YCI Team representative. One two meetings
per year. Governance YCI Operations Committee Aim: To manage the
day-to- day operations of local programme, ensuring delivery in
accordance with core standards. Made up of Directors of Human
Resources, Training Managers, project manager from the non-profit
partner and YCI Team representative. Meet three to four times per
year.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCI Provides
Online resources. Vetted local non-profit partner. Partnership
brokering expertise. Reporting on impact data.A cross-industry,
cross-sector approach. Efficiencies of scale through collaboration.
Operational guidance through dedicated regional coordinators.
Quality assurance. Online student & graduate tracking
system.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE Non-Profit
Partner Responsibilities Promoting the programme to the target
group (through direct engagement and referral partners. Recruiting
of eligible participants. Coordinating the programme utilising YCI
tools and resources. Monitoring the programme and supporting
students. Provision of life skills courses.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE What Next A YCI
team member will be in touch to arrange a phone call. 1 Hotel to
confirm commitment, participation and investment through a Letter
of Intent. 2 YCI engages with, assesses and confirms the non-profit
partner for the programme. 3
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE What Next Hotels
and non-profit partners attend a partnership building workshop in
country. 4 All partners sign a partnership agreement and finalise
the programme timetable. 5 Programme starts. 6
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUTH CAREER INITIATIVE YCI Regional
Contacts Scott Robinson YCI Partnerships and Operations Manager
[email protected][email protected] London,
United Kingdom Priscila Costa YCI Regional Coordinator, Latin
America [email protected] So Paulo, Brazil Santosh
Bhuvad YCI Regional Coordinator, Asia-Pacific
[email protected] Mumbai, India Samron Adane YCI
Regional Coordinator Middle East - Africa
[email protected] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
www.youthcareerinitiative.org
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Youth Career Initiative is a programme of the International
Tourism Partnership, which is part of Business in the
Community
