Ricoh Group and REACH implements Digital Support Program for Young People in Vietnam for two consecutive years
Second year in supporting employment and long-term career development for young people
TOKYO, December 2, 2024 –Ricoh Company, Ltd., Ricoh Vietnam, and REACH, a Vietnamese non-profit organization, today announced the start of the Digital Support Program for Young People. This program aims to help young people in Vietnam who face challenges in the workforce due to limited educational opportunities or family circumstances. Launched in FY2023, the program achieved results beyond expectations regarding working conditions, living environment, and income, which led to the implementation of this program for the second consecutive year.
While society is increasingly digitalized, a digital divide (information gap) is emerging among the younger generation. Families with lower incomes are less likely to have access to a PC, which contributes to the digital divide and raises hurdles to employment.
REACH, a non-profit organization, offers high-quality vocational training and job placement support for young people (ages 16-30) in Vietnam. The organization focuses on those facing significant barriers such as disabilities, poverty, or challenging family circumstances, ensuring they have access to opportunities otherwise unavailable. Since its inception in 2008, REACH has provided training to over 22,000 young people. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the competencies and work ethic that employers value and soft skills related to communication, problem-solving, work readiness, time and money management, and personal integrity.
In FY2024, REACH will once again recruit and train young people through a comprehensive three-month program. This includes soft skills workshops and technical training in graphic design, ensuring participants are well-prepared to enter the workforce with confidence. During the soft skills training, Ricoh Vietnam employees will participate pro bono and provide lectures on job searching, resume writing, other topics, and one-on-one interview practice.
Since 2021, Ricoh Company, Ltd. and Ricoh Japan have been implementing the Digital Support Program for Youth for four consecutive years in collaboration with Sodateage Net a local non-profit organization. In 2023, Ricoh initiated the program in Vietnam as the first overseas initiative in partnership with REACH, aiming to expand its scope of support.
In April 2023, the Ricoh Group revised its corporate philosophy, the Ricoh Way, and established “Fulfillment through Work” as its new Mission and Vision. To achieve this, we aim to contribute to a sustainable society where job satisfaction and economic growth are achieved by providing digital services that respect the culture and customs of countries and regions under partnerships with like-minded individuals.
FY2023 Results
Duration: April - December 2023
Program content:
- Soft skills training, including basic knowledge learning (1 week)
- Technical skills training (11 weeks)
- Follow-up support for job placement (6 months)
Location: REACH training center in Hue
Results: With REACH’s hands-on training expertise and dedicated career placement support, the program achieved all KPIs as follows.
- Graduation of all 15 participants
- 80% of graduates secured stable jobs. Examples of employers include graphic designers for tourism, real estate, and printing companies
- 80% of graduates reported their lives have been improved
- 50% of graduates with jobs saw an increase in income after six months of employment, compared to before the program
Feedback from the program participants:
- Despite my long interest in learning digital, I have been working to support my family. My dream came true by attending this program. I would like to continue to support my family through a more stable job.
- The resume writing and interview practice course gave me the confidence to actually apply for a job.
FY2024 Program Overview
Duration: December 2024 - August 2025
Program content:
- Soft skills training, including basic knowledge learning and job search process training by Ricoh Vietnam employees (1 week)
- Technical skills training (11 weeks)
- Follow-up support for job placement (6 months)
Location: REACH training center in Hue
Related Links
REACH website
https://www.reach-vietnam.org/
Ricoh’s Digital Support Program for Young People
https://www.ricoh.com/sustainability/society/community/digital_support_program_for_young_people
Relevant Information
Ricoh, Ricoh Vietnam and REACH Implement “Digital Support Program for Young People” in Vietnam
https://www.ricoh.com/info/2023/0403_1
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