The type of company involvement depends on the collaboration format:

• If the collaboration includes the participation of its professionals in corporate volunteering activities, in the Coach Project Project is 20 working hours and in the case of Speed Dating Reverse about 5 working hours.

• We also propose to collaborate with them by offering real opportunities, such as visits, training stays in the company or employment, bringing the world of work and education closer together.

• In addition, they can support through partnerships or financial contributions to boost and expand the impact of the programs.

In short, we are looking for companies that want to be part of the solution, actively involved in creating opportunities for young people.

At Fundación Exit we promote corporate volunteering as a way to connect business professionals with young people who participate in our academic and professional orientation programs. Through different initiatives included in our Integral Orientation Program, volunteers share their experience and accompany young people in their personal and professional development process.

Depending on the activity, the level of dedication and participation varies:

• Speed Dating Reverse:

We organize group sessions in which young people from educational centers participate in dynamics and conversations with volunteer professionals to learn first-hand about different profiles and career paths. The activity takes place at the facilities of the collaborating company, is carried out during working hours and requires a dedication of approximately 5 hours.

• Project Coach:

We develop an individual accompaniment program in which we assign each young person a company volunteer who acts as his or her coach during the project’s itinerary. Throughout six structured sessions, we create a space of trust to work on interests, skills and future expectations through conversations, reflection dynamics and experiences of approaching the work environment, such as workshops, interview simulations or visits to the workplace.

With this accompaniment we seek to broaden horizons, strengthen the confidence of young people and help them make decisions about their academic and professional future. The total dedication for volunteers is approximately 20 working hours distributed throughout the six sessions.

Yes, in fact, one of the strategic axes for the coming years is to involve more SMEs, especially in sectors with a need for technical talent. For an SME, the most common model is to take on interns.

If you want more information or you are thinking of collaborating, you can write directly to: fundraising@fundacionexit.org

In the Fundación Exit’s School-Enterprise Program we connect educational training with the world of work through dual training projects and practical training linked to companies. Our aim is that young people can learn by combining theory in the classroom with real experiences in professional environments, thus improving their employability and their preparation for future employment.

To this end, we collaborate with educational centers and companies to design training itineraries that include internships, the development of professional competencies and support throughout the process. In this way, students not only acquire technical knowledge, but also key skills such as responsibility, autonomy and teamwork.

Within the program we develop different projects adapted to different sectors and needs:

• FP Dual Project: We promote a formal training that combines theoretical learning and internships in companies, allowing students to gain real experience while obtaining their degree. This model increases their chances of finding employment.

• We create opportunities in the hospitality industry: We developed an official training program in the hospitality industry, tutored by Fundación Exit and financed by Fundación Mahou San Miguel, which facilitates the access of young people to this professional field.

Overall, we seek to reduce the gap between training and employment, facilitating a more realistic and efficient transition into the labor market.