Qatar-based Silatech, in partnership with Unicef Brazil and Generation Unlimited, has played a pivotal role in advancing the "One Million Opportunities" (1MiO) initiative, a statement said Monday.
Since the start of their partnership in November 2022, Silatech has achieved a significant milestone by securing 371,332 job placements for youth in the private sector and since the inception in 2020, it has created over 500,000 opportunities for youth skill development and livelihood access.
The 1MiO initiative, launched in October 2020, targets vulnerable Brazilian youth, focusing on skill development, learning, internships, employment, and civic participation, with support from the Federal Government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and the UN Global Compact.
The initiative has effectively addressed the severe unemployment challenges faced by Brazilian youth, exacerbated by the 2015 recession and the Covid-19 pandemic. With a comprehensive focus on skill and competency development across five categories—foundational, job-specific, transferable, digital, and entrepreneurial—1MiO has equipped young people with essential workforce skills while promoting entrepreneurship as a viable alternative for social and economic inclusion.
Hassan Ali al-Mulla, CEO of Silatech, stated: “Through our joint work in fostering entrepreneurship, nurturing innovation, and connecting young people to employment opportunities, we strive to create a powerful ecosystem that enables youth to reach their full potential. We are confident that our mission can be achieved through fruitful international collaborations and partnerships.”
The 1MiO platform has become a critical tool for job seekers and employers. Over 105,358 young individuals registered in the past year alone, and the ecosystem welcomed 56 new member companies. This has led to a more inclusive and equitable employment environment across Brazil, the statement added.
1MiO has created over 500,000 opportunities for youth skill development.
