DHL Group is strengthening the work readiness of young Indonesians\nthrough its GoTeach and UPGRADE programmes, providing mentoring, skills\ndevelopment, and career insights to address the changing demands of the\nlabour market.<\/p>\n
\u201cDHL Group is committed to supporting the improvement of work\nreadiness among young Indonesians through the GoTeach programme and the\nUPGRADE initiative,\u201d said Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor at DHL\nExpress Indonesia, in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
At the Youth Speak Forum in Jakarta, young participants from SOS\nChildren\u2019s Villages Jakarta and Lembang interacted directly with\nprofessionals from various industries, broadening their understanding of\nfuture careers and gaining insight into the skills required in today\u2019s\nworkplace.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese participants are also beneficiaries of DHL\u2019s GoTeach\nprogramme,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, as technology, automation, and digital\ntransformation continue to advance, the skills required in the workplace\nare also changing rapidly. Globally, employers estimate that 39 percent\nof the core skills needed by the workforce will change by 2030.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the skills gap remains one of the main obstacles\nto business transformation. This situation underscores the importance of\nequipping young people with relevant skills, practical experience, and\nan understanding of the working world from an early stage.<\/p>\n
He said GoTeach, one of DHL Group\u2019s flagship social responsibility\nprogrammes, was created to address these challenges by helping young\npeople improve their work readiness through mentoring, career guidance,\nskills development, and direct exposure to the work environment.<\/p>\n
The programme has been running globally since 2010 and has been\npresent in Indonesia since 2014 through a partnership with SOS\nChildren\u2019s Villages Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Since its launch in Indonesia, GoTeach has reached more than 2,000\nyoung people through at least 55 activities focused on developing work\nskills and career readiness.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme aims to help young people prepare for the transition\nfrom education to the world of work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In 2025, more than 230 young Indonesians aged 15 to 24 across nine\nlocations, including Jakarta and Lembang, participated in various\nGoTeach activities. This achievement also represents the widest\ngeographical reach since the programme was introduced in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
In addition, more than 40 volunteers from DHL Express, DHL Global\nForwarding, and DHL Supply Chain have contributed more than 2,000\nvolunteer hours through mentoring, training, facilitation, and career\nreadiness development activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough GoTeach, we work together with SOS Children\u2019s Villages to\nprovide practical learning experiences, mentoring, and insights into the\nworld of work that help them build confidence and prepare for their next\nsteps,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dean Ivancevic, UPGRADE Programme Manager at DHL Group, added that\nthe forum brought together participants from Jakarta and Lembang as one\nway to open opportunities for young people to learn, build connections,\nand broaden their horizons.<\/p>\n
During the forum, participants were also introduced to other DHL\nGroup talent development initiatives, including UPGRADE, the company\u2019s\ninternational talent programme that connects high-potential young\nprofessionals with various opportunities across the company\u2019s global\nnetwork.<\/p>\n
According to him, empowering young talent is key to building a\nresilient and future-ready organisation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough our partnership with AIESEC and participation in platforms\nsuch as the Youth Speak Forum, we aim to support the development of the\nskills and mindset needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and\ncomplex global environment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Through partnerships with various organisations, including SOS\nChildren\u2019s Villages Indonesia, DHL Group seeks to support talent\ndevelopment at various stages of the career journey so that every\nindividual can optimise their potential and grow in an ever-changing\nworld of work.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dhl-strengthens-youth-work-readiness-through-goteach-and-upgrade-1786485047", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }