reducing the gap between young talents & the private sector
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Ana SaldarriagaGlobal President AIESEC@AIESEC
Marija MilanovicGlobal Recruitment Nokia
@Nokia
Reducing the Gap BetweenYoung Talents & Private
Sector
Today’s generation of youth — the largest the world has ever known, and the vast majority of whom live in
developing countries — has unprecedented potential to advance the well-being of
the entire human family. Yet too many young people, including those who are
highly educated, suffer from low-wage, dead-end work
and record levels of unemployment.
- Ban-Ki Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations
How to recruit the best talent?
How to develop the best talent?
…and the role of technology to make it massive, simple
and adaptable
AIESEC’s purpose
Leadership Qualities
take a global internship and/or create those opportunities
• Self-awareness• Solution oriented• Empower others• Global citizens
How to develop young talents?
Youth Speak Survey
What is driving young people in life? How
would they like to be engaged? What is the
future of the workplace?
AIESEC Programs
How do we ensure opportunities for as many young people
to explore their leadership potential?
Our Partners
How can we deliver value to our parters and together
bridge the gap between young talents and
private sector?
Leadership Development Opportunities
Understanding Youth
Partnering for Impact
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How can we evolve higher education to
become more effective at meeting the needs of students and employers?
- How can we ensure that students
transition from education to employment successfully? “ ”
- How can we harness youth potential in the workplace and make
sure young talents thrive in private sector? “ ”
Examples of modern Leadersin the eyes of Millennials
7,8% 4,5% 3,4% 2,6% 2,5%
1,9% 1,6% 1,3% 1,2% 1,0%
Millennials a significantly motivated by their ability to
keep learning and be challenged. They see
learning as a continuous life-long journey.
Globally mobile workforce that values learning experiences over traditional benefits like salary.
Millennials as World Citizens Global Opportunities
Constant LearningMeaningful Work
Challenging WorkWork-life Balance
Training Opportuni-tiesStrong Employer Brand
SalaryAlignment with Study
0 7.5 15 22.5 30
2416
1511
108
544
What is most important to you in the first 5 years of your career?
With an emphasis on global opportunities, meaningful work and constant learning, young people today form a
Millennials are a purposeful generation.
They a strongly influenced by an organization’s
reputation and actions as a positive contributor to
society.
Working for a multinational companyRunning my own business / start-up
In an NGO/IGO OrganisationI am not sure yet
Studying for an advanced degree
Freelancing / Self-employedWorking in Large National Business
OtherWorking in Politics / Government
Joining a start-upPursuing Academic Career
Working in an established SME0 5 10 15 20
1918
1312
96
5444
33
If you followed your passions, where would you find yourself 5 years from now?
% of respondents
Where millennials want to work
“Millennials are quick to react negatively to
any perceived disconnect between the firm’s words and
its actions. If they don’t believe us
they leave.”
- Bob Moritz, U.S. chairman and senior partner of PwC, HBR article “Keeping millennials engaged”
What’s the ideal workplace for millennials?
Creative, challenging, fun. The ideal workplace for young millennials
CreativeChallenging
FunGlobal
DynamicPurposeful
DynamicSupportive
FlexibleDiverse
RewardingPractical
EntrepreneurialDemocratic
SeriousLocalLarge
InformalAnalytic
BusyInclusiveNational
OtherTheoretical
SmallRigid
0 12.5 25 37.5 50
4337
3130
292929
2424
2222
1717
1610
8888
76
5222
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What keywords describe your ideal workplace?
% of respondents
Practical experiences that Millennials want to live the most in order to
grow professionally and personally
Three things that Millennials would do if they could be paid
for anything*
*Based on the keywords search analysis
For millennials, workplaces are more than just a place to work. It is a place where great things can
happen if you create the experiences and spaces than enable
it.
AuthenticityOpportunity
TalentGrowth
How to recruit the best talent?…and the role of technology to
make it massive, simple and adaptable
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AIESEC’s purpose
Leadership Qualities
take a global internship and/or create those opportunities
• Self-awareness• Solution oriented• Empower others• Global citizens
Our Uniqueness
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Ana SaldarriagaGlobal President AIESEC@AIESEC
Marija MilanovicGlobal Recruitment Nokia
@Nokia
Reducing the Gap BetweenYoung Talents & Private
Sector