A global solution to youth unemployment

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

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)

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

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

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

Join us Scott Robinson Head of YCI scott.robinson@bitc.org.uk +44 7739 014724 Skype: scott.robinson.yci London, United Kingdom James Murdoch YCI Global Operations Manager james.murdoch@bitc.org.uk +44 7975 727527 Skype: jamesmurdoch85 London, United Kingdom Priscila Costa YCI Partnerships Manager, Latin America yci.latin-america@bitc.org.uk +55 (11) 2305 1751 Skype: priscila.costa.yci São Paulo, Brazil Shiksha Khemani YCI Partnerships Manager, Asia yci.south-asia@bitc.org.uk +91 9999 516637 Skype: shiksha.khemani.yci Delhi, India Thu Le YCI Partnerships Manager, East & South East Asia yci.esea@bitc.org.uk +84 (0)169 2019 875 Skype: lethuhvt Hanoi, Vietnam Lara Obeidat YCI Partnerships Manager, Europe, Middle East & Africa yci.emea@bitc.org.uk +962 7 9777 1265 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