The Adecco Group is holding the fourth Street Day worldwide as part of its global Adecco Way to WorkTM initiative.

In Luxembourg, Adecco group staff including the top management will share their expertise to help students make a better start in their career with a CV clinic and coaching workshop at Limpertsberg Campus (University of Luxembourg) from 11:00 - 16:00

An estimated 200 million people around the world are looking for jobs. Youth unemployment in particular is still hitting peaks of more than 40% in countries like Greece and Spain. A ‘jobless generation’ spells a bleak future for millions of families, hindering peoples’ prospects across the globe.

The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2015-16, presented by Adecco Group, INSEAD and HCLI at this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, spotlighted the importance of attracting and developing talent to capitalise on the opportunities of a globalised economy and tackle high unemployment and social inequality. Governments, businesses and school systems have to join forces to develop educational models that can shape a workforce with the employable skills for the needs of today’s markets.

Launched in 2013, Way to Work is the Adecco Group global initiative to act against youth unemployment. On 17 March, over 7,000 Adecco representatives will hit the streets in more than 670 cities in 53 countries to share their expertise and offer millions of job seekers a helping hand.

Youngsters will be able to learn more about the large variety of internships and work-based training opportunities offered by the Adecco Group. Last year alone, the Group provided more than 3,000 internships to youngsters either internally or via partner companies, providing a stepping stone to the world of work.

Alain Dehaze, Adecco Group CEO, said “Unemployment can only be solved through structural reforms and a public-private alliance for concerted action. I’m proud to represent the thousands of Adecco people who on 17 March will again take to the streets, showing passion and commitment to share their expertise with job seekers around the world. Way to Work and ‘Street Day’ are key symbols of Adecco Group’s purpose: helping people enter the world of work, find a job, an income and a future.”

Within the Adecco Way to WorkTM programme, the Adecco Group is offering 50 ambitious youngsters the opportunity to become CEO for One Month in their home countries. One of the 50 will have the chance to become the Adecco Group global CEO for One Month, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn how to run a multinational company and enhance their CV, under the direct supervision of Alain Dehaze. Applications close on 15 April (further information on www.adeccowaytowork.com).

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