The summer internship program “Nestlé Summer’s Cool” for graduate students, master’s students, and those who have recently completed their studies, has been held across Nestlé South East European Market for the third year in a row. During the three-week online, paid internship program, participants have been learning and practicing the practical side of modern business.
Through the global youth initiative, Nestlé is committed to offering students around the world, among other things, different experiences through courses and workshops in the digital space, all to provide additional education and support on the young people’s career path.
“This year, as many as 42 students from four countries of the region had the opportunity to get the knowledge in the real business world. Once again it was proven that the younger generations are able to respond to business challenges, that they are the leaders and innovators of the future. It is necessary to invest in their education, prepare them for work challenges and direct their creativity, productivity, and motivation in the best possible way. Our company has been advocating for timely and quality education for years, that is why 79% of our employees are under the age of 40″, saidLoredana Gîlmeanu, SEM HR Business Partner & Country Lead Nestlé România.
With the support of about 40 experts and lecturers from the Nestlé company, the students participated in the education system through work on case studies and lectures on key areas of the modern business world, including marketing, sales, finance, public relations, logistics, and supply and demand. In order to exchange experiences, and develop social and emotional intelligence, critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills, participants of the Nestlé Summers Cool program collaborated in an international environment and went through a unique, multicultural business experience.
Students from Serbia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria went through the program this year, and a total of 84 students have attended Nestlé Summers Cool so far. This program, together with other projects implemented under the Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative, is also trying to reduce the youth unemployment rate, which was as high as 22% in December 2021, in Romania, according to the results of Eurostat.
Nestlé Global Alliance for YOUth
Summer’s Cool program is one of the global Youth Alliance projects Nestlé founded in 2019. together with 20 multinational companies. Although the initial goal of the initiative was to help 6 million young people improve their employment rate and skills, the Alliance exceeded all expectations and supported more than 10 million youth to date.
About Nestlé
Nestlé Global Initiatives:
In 2017, Nestlé took a number of steps to accelerate progress towards the 2030 targets as part of actions to improve the quality of life and contribute to a better future. These include strengthening the Nestlé for Healthier Kids programme, expanding the Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative and developing sustainable environmental performance management activities.
Nestlé for Healthier Kids
Nestlé for Healthier Kids was created to unite Nestlé’s efforts to support parents and guardians to raise healthier children, from product research and formulation to innovative education and nutrition services for a healthy lifestyle. In Romania, these efforts are reflected in the partnerships with the national movement “And I Live Healthy – SETS”, initiated by the PRAIS Foundation and the program “Healthy Bag”, initiated by Prof. Dr. Veronica Mocanu.
Nestlé Needs YOUth
Nestlé’s ambition for the global youth initiative “Nestlé needs YOUth” is to help 10 million young people around the world access career opportunities by 2030. This global initiative combines and coordinates all activities supporting young people around the world, including Alliance for YOUth efforts.
Sustainability
Nestlé wants its products not only to be tastier and healthier, but also better for the environment. Nestlé ambition for 2030 is a zero impact on the environment, with water being one of the priority areas.
Nestlé maintains the number one position in a ranking of food and beverage manufacturers on making healthy food affordable and accessible to consumers. The Access To Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) Global Index assesses the 25 largest food and beverage manufacturers in the world on their nutrition-related policies, practices and performance.