You have nothing to lose. Only everything to gain.
Ackermans & van Haaren supports DUO for a JOB with a clear conviction: disadvantaged young people deserve trust, support, and equal opportunities.
"DUO perfectly aligns with what we want to focus on through our philanthropy: creating opportunities for young people while involving and connecting our own employees," explains Hilde Haems, Chief Human Capital Officer at AVH and a mentor at DUO.
Why become a partner of DUO for a JOB?
At AVH, employees have the opportunity to get involved as mentors. Hilde has already done so twice. The result?
For Ackermans & van Haaren
- 👉 A concrete commitment to inclusion
- 👉 Employees who feel engaged and valued
- 👉 An economic impact: less unemployment, more prospects for young people and for society
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For mentors
- 👉 Development of valuable soft skills: listening, empathy, and coaching
- 👉 The opportunity to pass on their knowledge and life experience
- 👉 A fresh perspective on other generations and realities
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"Becoming a mentor is a wonderful way to pass on your experience. Sometimes, all it takes is one mentor to spark a new dynamic within an organization."
Interested in becoming a partner?
Since 2013, DUO for a JOB has been connecting young people from immigrant backgrounds with experienced volunteer mentors over the age of 50. For six months, they work together toward a concrete goal: sustainable integration into the job market.
👉 Discover the benefits of partnering with DUO for a JOB for your company here.
👉 Contact Justine Rolland, Corporate Relations Manager, at j.rolland@duoforajob.org
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