JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Adecco Staffing US, part of the world's leading provider of human resources solutions, is proud to announce their involvement in the Adecco Way to Work and Adecco Experience programs, a global initiative providing young people with professional guidance through internships and career advice during the job search process.
In the United States, after a rigorous application and interview process, three college students and one recent college graduate were selected for Adecco Experience internships with some of Adecco's premier clients: Honda Manufacturing of America, ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, BMW of Manhattan, Inc., and a large financial services organization. The internships, which are taking place during the month of July, will offer valuable opportunities in a number of career paths including marketing, customer service, business analysis and engineering.
The Adecco Experience is part of Adecco Group's Way to Work program, which takes on the worldwide challenge of youth unemployment. With millions of unfilled jobs in the United States and Europe tied to a lack of work experience, Adecco launched the program last year with a goal of providing career tips, guidance and professional experiences. This summer, young people from 54 countries will be participating in internships with one being chosen for an internship with Adecco Group's global CEO, Patrick De Maeseneire.
"As a new generation begins to enter the workforce, experiences like internships are critical in developing the hard and soft skills needed to excel in the business world. With the United States facing a youth unemployment rate of 13.2 percent, it is so important that we take the step towards providing these future workers with guidance and opportunities that will help them increase their employability, said Rich Thompson, chief human resource officer with Adecco Group North America. "We applaud our clients in understanding the importance of internships and partnering with us for the Adecco Experience program."
To learn more about Adecco Staffing US, please visit www.AdeccoUSA.com. For information on the Way to Work program, please visit www.AdeccoWayToWork.com.
About Adecco Staffing US
Adecco Staffing US is the nation's leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions. It is the pre-eminent workforce management partner for Fortune 500 companies and career advisement expert for American workers, serving all of the key industries and professions that drive the US economy forward. Adecco has more than 450 career centers and, on any given day, connects 70,000 talented workers to the best job opportunities across the country, making them one of America's largest employers. Visit adeccousa.com for more information.
About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. With over 31,000 FTE employees and more than 5,000 branches, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 650,000 associates with over 100,000 clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.
Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
SOURCE Adecco Group North America
