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With #boostyourskills, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) and Microsoft Germany start an initiative for the successful career of young people.By imparting future skills, the two companies are committed to the sustainable design of the transition from school to profession.Participation is free of charge for the young people.The aim of the initiative is to enlarge young people's career opportunities, for example by helping them to discover their own strengths and to develop competencies for the digital world of work.In addition, the initiators want to show young people opportunities in growth industries such as logistics and give practical insights through committed employees from the companies involved.
This support in starting your career is needed more urgently than ever.Because more and more young people in Germany leave school without a degree.“The number of school leavers threatens to double the Corona pandemic compared to the previous year.With our new free and low -threshold educational programs, we help young people to develop perspectives for successful participation in the labor market, ""says Astrid Aupperle, Head of Social Engagement by Microsoft Germany.“Partnerships with associations and companies are an essential success factor.""
#Boostyourskills: digital competence and insights into the diverse logistics industry
The implementation level of the new educational partnership is about conveying the youngsters how to find, get and master a job.As part of the joint implementation of the program "#Boostyourskills-The Offensive for your career", young people therefore receive targeted impulses to develop their strengths and digital skills as well as mentoring offers.Employees from both companies impart practical knowledge for a successful introduction to the professional world.So the young people can discover jobs and test technologies.The initiative is aimed particularly at young people in the transition from school to work and young people seekers work.“With this initiative, we support young people in developing their strengths and improving their future chances.With the insight into growth -strong industries, we open up perspectives and show the young people how a successful career can succeed, ”explains Monika Schaller, Head of Corporate Communication, Sustainability and Brand at Deutsche Post DHL Group.
The young people and young adults are achieved via partner organizations such as Joblinge E.V., Quinoa Education gGmbH and SOS Children's Village E.V.These initiatives have been committed to the professional participation of young people for many years.After a successfully carried out pilot project in Berlin with around 80 participants, the expansion to further locations in Germany is in preparation for the coming months.In total, this workshop offer 1.000 young people can be reached per year.
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Digital skills also train online
With this program, Microsoft also expands its long-term IT-Fitness education initiative to achieve young people and especially young professionals.This gives young people the opportunity to expand their digital skills through low-threshold digital learning modules, for example in the area of communication and collaboration, self-management or application know-how.Subject -specific training, for example on artificial intelligence, complement the offer.After successfully completing online training, the participants receive so-called micro certificates for proof of competence.
A total of around 10 with this online learning offer.000 young people can be achieved.
Global qualification initiative Microsoft
In 2020 Microsoft started a global initiative for digital qualification.The program has already enabled more than 30 million people worldwide to acquire digital skills.The Microsoft initiative is aimed at everyone who wants to qualify for the requirements of the digital world of work and strive to get started in future-proof professions.In Germany, the qualification program as part of the IT-Fitness education initiative from the Förderverein for Youth and Social Work E.V.implemented.
Deutsche Post DHL Group improves career opportunities with Goteach
As one of the largest employers worldwide, Deutsche Post DHL Group launched the Group -wide program Goteach more than ten years ago to support children and adolescents who have come into need through poverty, loss of their family or escape from their country.Support them in discovering their strengths and building self -confidence, opens up better employment opportunities for young people and prepares them for an independent life.In addition, we give you first insights into the world of work.This includes professional encounters with DPDHL Group employees who share their know-how and experience.As part of the Goteach program, Deutsche Post DHL Group works with three partners: Teach for All, Joblinge E.V.and SOS Children's villages.
Deutsche Post DHL Group
Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics provider.The group connects people and markets and enables global trade.He pursues the strategic goals of being the first choice for customers, employees and investors worldwide.With responsible entrepreneurial action and commitment to society and the environment, the group makes a positive contribution to the world.By 2050, Deutsche Post DHL Group is aiming for the zero emissions logistics.
The group combines two strong brands: Deutsche Post is Europe's leading postal service provider, DHL offers an extensive service portfolio from international express delivery, freight transport, supply chain management and e-commerce solutions.Deutsche Post DHL Group employs around 570.000 employees in over 220 countries and territories in the world.In 2020, the group generated sales of more than 66 billion euros.
The Logistics Company for the World.
Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
Microsoft Deutschland GmbH was in 1983 as the German branch of Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, U.S.A.) founded.As the world's leading manufacturer of productive software solutions and modern services in the age of intelligent cloud and intelligent edge, as well as as a developer of innovative hardware, Microsoft as a partner of his customers to help him benefit from digital transformation.As the world's largest premium, Microsoft is driving open source technology via its leading developer platform Github.With LinkedIn, the largest career network, Microsoft promotes professional networking worldwide.Microsoft's sales are 168.1 billion.US dollar (2021 financial year; 30.June 2021).The net profit in the fiscal year 2021 was 61.3 billion.US dollar (GAAP).Microsoft Deutschland GmbH employs a total of more than 3.000 employees.These work in the company headquarters (Munich Schwabing) and in seven other regional offices nationwide (Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Walldorf).Together with around 30.000 partners supports Microsoft in Germany companies of all industries and sizes.In addition, the company is involved in a variety of initiatives and projects together with politics, business and science so that all people can participate in the progress of a digital society.
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