1. A global solution to youth unemployment

2. 71 million 75% 156 million 10% > 4,000 1 in 10 jobs Our impact
Young people unemployed
75%
Secured work/gained
employment after graduating
With a further
Pursuing further education opportunities
10%
Young people in poverty
156 million
Over 20 years, we have supported young people in building promising futures
> 4,000
Supported by the tourism
1 in 10 jobs
“YCI really did give me the opportunity of a life time, and I never would have been able to imagine living and working in Dubai three years ago. I have loved my time building a career, and I know what I want out of my future.”
Ranjeet, YCI Delhi graduate

3. Collaboration: HOTELS, NON–PROFITS & YCI
Engage and support disadvantaged youth.
Provide training.
Monitor the programme.
Support students to get jobs.
Hotels
Plan a training programme.
Contribute staff time as trainers.
Contribute facilities/venues.
Support students with:
Travel allowance
Stipend
Duty meals
Uniform(s)

4. Hotels: build a pipeline of talent
Agree to 6 – 20 students joining your programme (minimum 5).
Plan and submit training plan.
Commit to the travel allowance and stipend as determined locally.
In the event of an accident, cover student’s medical costs (or have insurance).
Cover costs of pre-start checks where required.
Host key programme events on rotation.
“With IHG, there is always room to grow. YCI students are part of our team and enjoy the working culture here, where they can create their own path for personal and professional development.”
Raed Hasanat,
Training Manager, InterContinental Aqaba

5. Non-profits: lift young people out of poverty
Strategic alignment with YCI.
Operational experience in youth development or employability.
Experience of engaging disadvantaged young people.
A stable financial position, capable of covering own costs.
Staff capacity.
"The young people of Mexico are the ones who will build a fairer and more secure future for our country. To lead this change, all they need is the opportunity to develop their skills so they can become independent individuals. We believe that YCI helps them do this.“
Silva Novoa,
National Director, World Vision Mexico

6. 97% 91% 86% 99% 91% 91% Benefits of partnering with YCI HOTELS
NON-PROFITS
97%
91%
of hotels report that YCI results in more engaged staff, as they see them as a responsible employer
of non-profits report that YCI helps them to meet their objectives
86%
of non-profits report that YCI improves their reputation generally
99%
of hotels report that YCI contributes to the talent pipeline
91%
of hotels report that YCI improves their reputation amongst guests
91%
of non-profits report that YCI provides an effective skills training programme for young people
* Findings from YCI’s Global Programme Assessment

7. Join us Scott Robinson Head of YCI
Skype: scott.robinson.yci
London, United Kingdom
James Murdoch YCI Global Operations Manager
Skype: jamesmurdoch85
London, United Kingdom
Priscila Costa YCI Partnerships Manager, Latin America
+55 (11)
Skype: priscila.costa.yci
São Paulo, Brazil
Shiksha Khemani YCI Partnerships Manager, Asia
Skype: shiksha.khemani.yci
Delhi, India
Santosh Bhuvad YCI Partnerships Manager,
Asia-Pacific
Skype: santosh.bhuvad.yci
Mumbai, India
Lara Obeidat YCI Partnerships Manager,
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Skype: lara.obeidat.yci
Amman, Jordan
The Youth Career Initiative is a programme of the International Tourism Partnership, which is part of Business in the Community