Nestlé needs YOUth

Our ambition is to help 10 million young people around the world access economic opportunities by 2030 through employment and employability, agripreneurship, and entrepreneurship.

Young people are at the heart of regeneration and are our future. They are the entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow, and the next generation of farmers who will feed our growing population. They help their communities thrive and benefit Nestlé with their fresh ideas, diverse perspectives and energy.

Our Nestlé needs YOUth initiative aims to help young people gain access to apprenticeships, traineeships and job opportunities – empowering them with skills they need to thrive. Supporting future Nestlé farmers means we can train them in regenerative agriculture.

The power of YOUth

Supporting young people through Nestlé needs YOUth

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Taking practical steps to help young people find work

Our approach is centered around Nestlé needs YOUth and targets three distinct focus areas:

Agripreneurship

Encouraging young people to create livelihoods as farmers, to run their farms as businesses and to use regenerative agriculture methods in support of a just transition to regenerative food systems.
Entreprenuership

Promoting fresh thinking and product innovation through our R+D Accelerators in locations all over the world.
Employability

Providing youth access to economic opportunities by offering jobs, traineeships, internships (including through digital Get Support events and our virtual Nesternship program), apprenticeships and training.

In addition, we are exploring how to help people connect more easily with one of our 12 R+D Accelerator hubs, located in eight different countries. We are also making more training available online in 2022, including video-based learning for tomorrow’s farmers.

Bringing businesses together in support of the youth

The Global Alliance for YOUth initiative has helped millions of young people find a job or start a business. Led by Nestlé, the alliance of 25 like-minded companies provides training, supports young entrepreneurs and offers first job opportunities. Our goal is to provide opportunities and a platform for young people, including representation at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Young people today don’t just want to work somewhere where we feel comfortable. We want to work for a company that adds real value to the world. Working with the right people is key to that. The people are what makes the company live, and breathe.