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TUI Care Foundation starts initiative for young people in Sweden
Disparities
are evident in income, education, employment, and in access to opportunities,
especially amongst certain demographic groups, including young people. On the
outskirts of Stockholm in particular, young people from disadvantaged
backgrounds face barriers to quality education, which limits their future
prospects. Unemployment rates are high due to limited job opportunities,
discrimination and lack of access to professional networks.
The
TUI Futureshapers programme in Sweden aims to tackle this issue by enhancing
the entrepreneurial skills of young people in these areas and providing them
with a comprehensive, long-term mentoring programme.The two-year project,in
partnership with Mentor Sweden, features two holistic, five-day boot camps
focused on social entrepreneurship in tourism. These events emphasise the
importance of tourism as a driver of economic growth and cultural exchange and
highlight career opportunities within the industry. Participants aged between
15 and 20 receive training in social entrepreneurship, concept development,
project management and leadership skills, whilst working on cases that address
socio-economic challenges within the tourism sector.Students will be tasked
with developing innovative solutions to a sustainability challenge during the
boot camp. By working on real-life cases, they will learn important skills in
creativity, team building, project planning, social entrepreneurship and
leadership. The goal is to strengthen their future opportunities in the
workforce and equip them with tools to create sustainable change.
Alexander
Panczuk, Managing Director of the TUI Care Foundation: "Every young person
deserves the chance to dream big and achieve their goals. TUI Futureshapers
Sweden is our commitment to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial
skills and confidence that can transform communities. This programme is about
unlocking potential and driving sustainable change through tourism, which
reflects the TUI Care Foundation's commitment to fostering education and equal
opportunities in life."
Cecilia
Bernard, Secretary General of Mentor Sweden: "We are thrilled to partner
with the TUI Care Foundation to inspire and empower young people. We believe
these boot camps will allow the young participants to broaden their horizons in
social entrepreneurship and tourism, equipping them with skills and insights
for a meaningful impact."
The
programme extends beyond the boot camps, offering a mentorship component to
selected young people, and will include various outdoor and indoor activities
and regular meetings with a mentor. This mentorship provides personalised
development opportunities on both personal and professional levels, helping to
broaden career prospects in tourism and related fields. TUI employees will
support the initiative and volunteer as mentors, providing valuable guidance
and support to the students throughout the programme.Additionally, students
will gain inspiration and knowledge about different career opportunities from
experienced speakers through the Mentor Inspo digital programme.
School workshops will further support students by guiding them in their career
and life choices, increasing self-awareness and building confidence. Overall,
the project will enhance the prospects of over 4,500 young people, equipping
them with the skills and confidence to succeed in the dynamic field of tourism.
TUI
Futureshapers Sweden is part of the international TUI Futureshapers programme
that empowers young people to turn social challenges into entrepreneurial
opportunities in tourism destinations such as Portugal, Morocco, Senegal, Cape
Verde, Tunisia, Greece and Tanzania.
Image
Credit: © TUI Group
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