The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, a
coalition of 33 leading U.S. companies, will host its next
Opportunity Hiring Fair in Phoenix on Oct. 30, launching a
long-term effort to bring job opportunities to thousands of
underserved youth across Maricopa County
This event will build on the unprecedented
impact from the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative’s launch last
month in Chicago with more than 4,000 participants, over 40
community organizations, and more than 800 job offers to date
Four more companies join the national
initiative to create pathways to employment for young Americans,
including Papa John’s, Republic Services, TOMS and VILLA
Following an unprecedented day of impact at the nation’s first
Opportunity Fair & Forum in Chicago on Aug. 13, the 100,000
Opportunities Initiative today announced that it will bring its
next Opportunity Fair to Phoenix on Oct. 30 as it continues to
accelerate its nationwide effort to hire America’s opportunity
youth – 16-24-year-olds who are not in school or employed, an
estimated 5.6 million people in the U.S. The coalition, now
composed of 33 leading U.S. companies including new members Papa
John’s, Republic Services, TOMS and VILLA, expects to hire hundreds
of young people in Phoenix next month, building on the hiring
effort it launched in Chicago earlier this summer with over 4,000
young Chicagoans, 800 of whom have already received job offers.
“Chicago marked an important milestone in our efforts to put
America’s underserved youth on a pathway to employment,” said
Howard Schultz, chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks
and co-founder of the Schultz Family Foundation. “As we look ahead
to Phoenix, where one in five youth is not in school or employed,
we have a critical opportunity to accelerate our collective hiring
efforts and create meaningful lifelong opportunities for all. I
truly believe that these young men and women represent the most
significant untapped source of productivity and talent for our
economy, and America’s leading companies are ready to hire
them.”
“The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative is playing a vital role in
connecting young people with meaningful jobs. As we saw in Chicago,
the Fair gave young people the chance to meet and interview with
recruiters from a wide array of companies, including CVS Health,
and in turn, provided the participating employers with the
opportunity to engage with incredibly smart, energetic and talented
individuals,” said Larry Merlo, President and CEO, of CVS
Health. “We know that today’s young people are the business
leaders of tomorrow, and as we prepare for the Phoenix Hiring Fair,
we are even more committed to introducing youth to careers in
pharmacy and health care, and arming them with the tools they’ll
need to succeed in their careers and in life.”
“We are proud to join with other great American brands to
broaden opportunity for young men and women and provide access to
the training, skills development and experience needed to build a
strong workforce and growing economy,” said Alex Gourlay,
President of Walgreens. “For more than a century, Walgreens has
grown its business on a tradition of recruiting young talent and
building professional career paths that can take them to the
company’s highest ranks.”
An Urgent Call to Action in Phoenix
Nationally, one in seven young adults does not work or attend
school; however, in Phoenix, and across Maricopa County, that
statistic is closer to one in five – the highest rate of youth
disengagement among the largest 25 cities in America. According to
a study by Measure of America, unemployment in Phoenix for this age
group is 20%, with only 55% enrolled in school, the lowest of any
of the twenty-five metro areas. There is also a disproportionately
higher rate of disconnection in African American (28%); American
Indian (28%) and Hispanic (23%) populations in Maricopa County.
“Phoenix is a strong indicator for the larger crisis facing our
nation when it comes to engaging opportunity youth,” said
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. “While the statistics are
sobering, our city is seeing a small but powerful groundswell of
civic, community and elected leaders that are working hard to give
youth in Phoenix the type of meaningful job and educational
opportunities they deserve. The business leadership driving the
100,000 Opportunities Initiative will help take our city’s efforts
to even greater heights and bring more attention to the magnitude
of this issue and its impact on the rest of the country.”
In Phoenix, the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, which has the
goal of forming the nation’s largest employer-led coalition
committed to hiring at least 100,000 opportunity youth by 2018,
will work with community-based organizations and civic leaders over
the next three years including the City of Phoenix, Maricopa
County, Opportunities for Youth Board, Maricopa Community College,
and Arizona State University to help deliver the skills training
and hiring opportunities young people need.
“The jobs of the future will require more education and more
training. Everyone will need some sort of post-secondary education
to succeed,” said Dr. Michael Crow, President, Arizona State
University. “We must raise the level of learning that our young
people reach, or the jobs will go unfilled, the next generation’s
potential will be diminished and the economy handicapped. This
initiative helps put disengaged youth back on a path where they can
advance, learn skills and reach a higher level of education and
training. It is an effort squarely in line with ASU’s mission to
expand access to education and take responsibility for the
community around us.”
Over 20 participating companies, in collaboration with
community-based organizations from across Maricopa County, expect
to collectively engage hundreds of youth at the hiring fair in
Phoenix next month. This event will feature informative,
inspirational and interactive experiences for youth including
workshops, on-the-spot mentoring and feedback, college counseling,
skills development, and more. This will spur long-term engagement,
which will help participating companies hire thousands of more
youth in the Phoenix area over the next 18 months – delivering an
unprecedented impact to the young people and businesses in the
area.
Building the Nation’s Largest Employer-Led Initiative for
Opportunity Youth
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative today welcomed four new
corporate partners including Papa John’s, Republic Services, TOMS,
and VILLA, bringing total corporate participation to 33 companies,
including: Alaska Airlines, Chipotle Mexico Grill, Cintas, CVS
Health, Dominos, FedEx, Hilton Worldwide, HMSHost, Hyatt, JCPenney,
JPMorgan Chase, Lyft, Macy’s, Mars, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Papa
John’s, Pizza Hut, Porch.com, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Prudential
Financial, Inc., Red Robin, Republic Services, Starbucks,
Sweetgreen, Taco Bell, Target, T-Mobile, Teavana, TOMS, VILLA,
Walgreens and Walmart.
“TOMS gives in more than 70 countries, including the U.S., and
we’re always excited to have the opportunity to serve communities
in need at home,” said Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe
Giver at TOMS. “Through the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
TOMS will be creating opportunities for youth at our five retail
stores across the country. We’re anxious for the fresh perspectives
that these youth will bring to TOMS in the short run and the
inspiration that may provide for them to start their own
socially-conscious companies in the future.”
“Papa John’s is thrilled to join the 100,000 Opportunities
Initiative. Over the years, we’ve had countless young people join
our team. For some, Papa John’s helped support them through school,
for others, it’s been a place where they’ve built careers.
Meaningful work benefits everyone,” said Steve Ritchie,
President and COO of Papa John’s. “As someone who started out
as a delivery driver over 20 years ago, nothing makes me prouder
than to help build future generations of American leadership.”
“As a leader in the recycling and waste industry, it is of the
utmost importance to us to ensure that the future talent pipeline
is constantly replenished and committed to helping us all be better
stewards of our planet,” said Don Slager, president & CEO of
Republic Services, Inc. “Today’s youth appreciate the need for
responsible, sustainable practices, and we couldn’t be more honored
to join the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative to introduce them to
long-term career opportunities that keep our communities and
environment safe and clean.”
“Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. As the leading urban
fashion retailer in the country, VILLA is committed to helping
young people in urban America dream big and achieve their big
dreams,” said Jason Lutz, CEO of VILLA. “VILLA proudly
supports young fashion designers, offers college scholarships, and
hires directly from the communities we serve. We are excited to
join the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative and ensure that every
young person has an opportunity to reach his/her full
potential.”
Funders participating in the initiative include: Accenture (in
kind), Domino’s, FedEx, Joyce Foundation, JPMorgan Chase
Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Prudential Financial, Inc., The
Rockefeller Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, Starbucks,
Walmart Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Leadership and Commitment to Hiring Opportunity Youth
The Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions acts as an
intermediary for the initiative in the hiring cities, building upon
the existing work of its national Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund
(OYIF). The OYIF currently supports collaborative efforts focused
on Opportunity Youth in 21 communities around the country. The
Aspen Institute provides direct leadership, technical assistance,
and programmatic support to the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative in
Chicago, Phoenix and future cities.
Papa John’s: Commitment to Hiring Opportunity Youth
Over the years, Papa John’s has enabled thousands of team
members rise through our ranks to become general managers,
franchise owners, and executive leaders, and most importantly
provided them opportunities to pursue their life’s passion. Last
year Papa John’s hired over 14,000 young men and women and will
continue our commitment to providing young people the opportunity
to build fulfilling careers and lives. As part of the 100,000
Opportunities Initiative, Papa John’s is committed to hire at least
250 young people in the Phoenix market across its corporate and
franchise operated stores.
Republic Services: Commitment to Hiring Opportunity
Youth
Republic Services is a leader in the recycling and non-hazardous
solid waste business with 32,000 employees across the United
States. Every day, we strive to make the world and our planet
better. We work together to provide reliable and responsible
recycling and waste disposal services that have a positive impact
on the homes, communities, and businesses of our 14 million
customers. They count on us to provide a superior experience today
and a sustainability commitment for future generations being able
to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Republic has a lot
to offer young people who are looking to be part of a collaborative
team in environmental services. Our career opportunities are
extensive, and our employees can move from entry level positions
into roles driving or maintaining our sophisticated fleet, working
in oilfields or landfills, focusing on recycling, or providing
support functions to the business. They also have chances to move
into leadership training programs and become the future leaders of
our organization. We offer meaningful work and career opportunities
that allow people to be passionate about their jobs and improve the
world we live in while also earning a quality living.
VILLA: Commitment to Hiring Opportunity Youth
VILLA is the premier fashion retailer with over 120 stores
throughout 10 states. Our Join The Movement initiative focuses on
revitalizing urban communities where we operate by developing,
supporting, and delivering opportunities for teens focusing on the
3E’s—Educational Support, Economic Empowerment, and Environmental
Improvement. Since our inception over 25 years ago, we have been
committed to hiring young men and women directly from the
neighborhoods where our stores operate. Our store managers and
sales experts are trained to be excellent managers as well as
community leaders. Moreover, we create opportunities for
professional development through employment training and hiring
opportunities for teens, annual professional development
symposiums, internal and external scholarship programs, and
internal mentoring programs.
For more leader quotes from members of the 100,000 Opportunities
Initiative, visit: www.100kOpportunities.org. Media interested in
attending the event in Phoenix must pre-register for credentials by
contacting media@100kOpportunities.org.
About the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative has the goal of creating
the nation’s largest employer-led private sector coalition
committed to creating pathways to employment for young people.
Companies engaged in the coalition will help to launch careers for
young people that are just entering the workforce, including
internships, apprenticeships and on the job training, in addition
to developing potential in youth that have some work experience but
are looking to gain new skills that lead to a successful career.
For more information, please visit www.100kOpportunities.org.
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