Youth in Łódź programme

A UNIQUE HR SUPPORT PROGRAMME

The Youth in Łódź programme, in progress since 2008, has been implemented by the City of Łódź in collaboration with leading Łódź universities and over 280 key employers from Łódź and the region. The Youth in Łódź is unique programme among Polish cities to invest in developing human resources and characterized by high recognisability. The survey conducted on a representative group of Łódź students shows that 98% of the respondents who heard of any campaign addressed to young people spontaneously point out to the Youth in Łódź programme.

  • 300 employers from Łódź and the region
  • 3 leading Łódź-based universities
  • 35 000 unique visitors per month
  • 20 000 fans of the „Youth in Łódź” Facebook profile 
  • 16 000 newsletter subscribers of the websites: www.mlodziwlodz.pl and www.praktyki.lodz.pl

The Program, in progress since 2008, has been implemented by the City of Lodz in collaboration with both major Lodz universities and key employers in the city, such as Accenture,  BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, P&G Gillette, Amcor, DXC Technology, ABB, Dell, Flextronics, GE.

OBJECTIVES

encouraging young people to choose Łódź

for studying, working and living

supporting enterpreneurs and investors

in attracting highly qualified employees

building the image of the city of Łódź

as an attractive venue for professional development

INITIATIVES

TRAINEESHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

The initiative is addressed to students and graduates from tódź universities and to employers looking for young professionals.

HOLIDAY INTERNSHIPS "PRACTISE IN ŁÓDŹ"

enabling students to complete a paid internship in Łódź companies during holidays, promotion of internships among employers as a perfect way to acquire future employees.

"YOUNG IN ŁÓDŹ" SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

employers found scholarships to the best students as well as financial support for student dorm accommodation and financial support for foreign language courses or other courses improving competences of students.

FREE OF CHARGE TRAININGS "YOUR CAREER IN YOUR HANDS"

trainings for students are organised in cooperation with training companies and Łódź employers - partners of the "Young in Łódź" programme. Realisation of the free of charge trainings provides employers with future employees having competences beyond of knowledge and skills gained during studies.

VISITS IN COMPANIES "MEET EMPLOYERS FROM ŁÓDŹ"

a cycle of visits of tódź students in companies that are partners in the "Young in Łódź" programme. During the visit, a tour guide around the company is conducted along with a presentation of employment possibilities, recruitment process, etc.

YOUNG IN ŁÓDŹ DISCOUNT CARD

entitles students of Łódź universities to discounts of 10% up to 50% in sports and recreation centres, cinemas, theatres and other cultural institutions, language schools, dubs, pubs and restaurants, which are Project Partners.

YOUNG IN ŁÓDŹ - "I HAVE AN IDEA FOR A STARTUP"

a competition for the best startup idea addressed to people who implement innovative projects (scientific, technological or creative/artistic) in the initial phase of development. For 6 months, competition's participants have an opportunity to work with a mentor, finding an investor for the implementation of one's own project and establishing business contacts.

HOW TO STUDY IN ŁÓDŹ?

practical information about visa, residence permit/ registration, accommodation, insurance, healthcare, safety, cost of living, work permit and knowledge of polish language in one simple guide


CONTACT:

Entrepreneurship and Academic Cooperation Team

Manager: Agnieszka Chudzik | tel.: +48 (42) 638-43-27

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