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In 1998, Manpower launched the Global Learning Center to deliver computer-based training via the Internet to its global workforce. An ever-expanding library of administrative and computer training courses is available online to Manpower temporary employees and contractors in nine languages through the GLC, which provides them with greater ability to improve their skills and advance their careers. Manpower also uses GLC to provide free training to refugees, in support of ninemillion.org. Through this initiative, Manpower aims to build a bridge to employment for the nine million disadvantaged youth living in refugee camps around the world.
Manpower Chairman and CEO Jeff Joerres has invited the company's more than 27,000 permanent employees across 4,400 offices in 72 countries to get involved and spread the word, about the dire situation of refugees, in their local communities.
In hopes of providing jobs to underemployed individuals, Manpower U.S. started the TechReach initiative in 1999 to offer intensive training, technical certification, continuous skill upgrades mentoring and position with employers.
The turn of the century brought advancement in Manpower International's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, with the branches in the U.K. and Mexico forming their own community-based projects to cater to the needs of the disadvantaged. In 2000, Manpower UK launched Working Links, which invests significant amount of time and money to help job seekers overcome the barriers of finding work. Mexico, on the other hand, launched Camimejos Juntos (Walking Together) a year later, to bring job opportunities to disabled people.
As a representative of the Global Anti-trafficking Coalition and one of the world's largest non-government employers, Manpower Inc. is leading the awareness campaign to eradicate the practice of human trafficking in the business community. Manpower showed its strong commitment to the affirmation of the human rights in being the first company to sign the Athens Ethical Principles to end human trafficking. Spearheaded by Manpower Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Manpower's goal is to secure the commitment of 1,000 business leaders of the world's largest corporations by the end of 2007.
End Human Trafficking Now and ninemillion.org are two of the four pillars that comprise Manpower's social responsibility platform. The other two include Workforce Development and Disaster Recovery.
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