{"id":16780,"date":"2026-11-09T10:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=16780"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:35:44","slug":"nestle-romania-and-junior-achievement-romania-organised-the-8th-edition-of-the-your-professional-success-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=16780","title":{"rendered":"Nestl\u00e9 Romania and Junior Achievement Romania organised the 8th edition of the \u2018Your Professional Success\u2019 project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Between 20 October and 5 November, Nestl\u00e9 Romania and Junior Achievement Romania organised the eighth edition of the \u2018Your Professional Success\u2019 career guidance programme. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sessions took place online, with participants from across the country, where pupils had the opportunity to speak directly with Nestl\u00e9 volunteers about careers, the skills required by the labour market and how artificial intelligence is changing the jobs available to young people starting out. This edition was attended by 2,505 students and teachers from 68 towns across 33 counties, in three sessions led by 6 Nestl\u00e9 volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Eurostat 2025 data, 19.2% of young people aged between 15 and 29 in Romania were neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET), the highest rate in the European Union, compared with the European average of 11.0%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen young people have access to career guidance programmes, mentors and practical experience before they graduate, they are better able to make informed choices and make a conscious transition into the labour market. That is why we believe it is the role of companies to invest in their development as early as possible. The first editions occurred during the pandemic, when opportunities for networking and promotion were more limited. From around 400 participants in the first year, the programme has grown to bring together nearly 2,505 students and teachers this year, demonstrating its relevance and appeal to young people across the country\u201d, said Ioana Maftei, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Nestl\u00e9 Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst eight years ago we were mainly discussing experience and technical skills, today it is soft skills that make the difference: adaptability, communication, collaboration and a desire to learn continuously. In the sessions with the pupils, we talked about how a career path is rarely a straight line. Often, you need time to discover what really suits you and where you can add value. You don\u2019t have to have everything figured out from the start. What matters is staying open-minded, exploring and building your own path step by step. It is important for young people to remain curious and open to the changes that arise along the way, and to see them as opportunities to learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYoung people need not just information, but also real examples to inspire them. When they interact directly with professionals and can ask questions about their experiences, challenges and achievements, high school students broaden their horizons and gain more confidence in their own choices. These meetings transform career guidance from a theoretical exercise into an authentic learning experience\u201d, said Aurelia Florea, Programme Manager, Junior Achievement Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-house volunteers, active and interactive involvement in the process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the programme is online, the sessions include time set aside for direct dialogue with Nestl\u00e9 volunteers, and students were encouraged to ask questions. For employees, the role of volunteer is also an opportunity for personal development: they practise their communication, presentation, mentoring and leadership skills. Each year, the company involves different volunteers from various roles and levels of experience, selected primarily on the basis of their motivation, their desire to share their experience and their availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eva Cristea, Marketing Assistant, Nestl\u00e9 Romania Confectionery, took part in the session on 20 October: \u201cI was particularly impressed by the high school students\u2019 curiosity, which was reflected in their well-thought-out and relevant questions\u201d. She added that they are part of an \u201cambitious generation, ready to pursue their passions and contribute to positive change\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost a quarter of Nestl\u00e9 Romania\u2019s employees belong to Generation Z. Through its youth programmes, Nestl\u00e9 aims to offer them opportunities for learning, mentoring and flexibility, as well as the chance to make a real impact right from the start of their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What the participants say<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe session helped me realise how important it is to step outside our comfort zone and take on new challenges. It was an experience that sparked my curiosity and encouraged me to make the most of my potential\u201d, said a student from the \u201cDionisie Pop Mar\u021bian\u201d Economics College in Alba Iulia, Alba County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe that initiatives like this contribute to the professional development of pupils and teachers, and help us identify methods that are better suited to young people\u2019s needs. I\u2019m leaving this session with concrete ideas and a wish to put them into practice\u201d, said a teacher from Motru Technological High School in Gorj County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI discovered that I can look at certain situations from different angles and that my involvement can make a difference. I enjoyed the freedom to ask questions and find solutions together with the other participants\u201d, said a pupil from the \u201cCoriolan Brediceanu\u201d Theoretical High School in Lugoj, Timi\u0219 County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe session gave me the opportunity to discover new approaches that I can incorporate into my classroom work. I appreciated the exchange of experiences and the way in which participants were encouraged to contribute their own ideas\u201d, said a teacher from the \u201cVasile Conta\u201d High School in T\u00e2rgu Neam\u021b, Neam\u021b County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership with Junior Achievement Romania and the \u2018Your Professional Success\u2019 programme form part of the global Nestl\u00e9 Needs YOUth initiative, through which the company aims to help 10 million young people worldwide gain access to career opportunities by 2030. This global initiative brings together and coordinates all activities that support young people worldwide. Junior Achievement Romania is part of the international Junior Achievement network for economic and entrepreneurial education, which operates in 40 countries across Europe and in over 100 worldwide. Through the \u2018Your Professional Success\u2019 programme, Junior Achievement Romania provides access to schools, teaching materials, teachers and project implementation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between 20 October and 5 November, Nestl\u00e9 Romania and Junior Achievement Romania organised the eighth edition of the \u2018Your Professional Success\u2019 career guidance programme. 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