We believe in youth
L'Oréal Groupe's global program, L'Oréal For Youth (L4Y), strives to create a world where all young people have equal opportunities for education and employment. By fostering a supportive ecosystem, L4Y bridges the gap between school and work, equipping youth from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, guidance, and networks they need to thrive in the job market.
EMPLOYABILITY
L’Oréal For Youth was created to combat youth unemployment.
There is a gap between formal education and the job market, especially for those who don’t have access to top educational institutions. Upskilling is essential to promote employability, and we want to prepare the youth to unlock their potential for their future.
Over 100,000 young people reached by employability actions in 2023
This includes young people who:
- Attended our masterclasses;
- Have been coached;
- Have been mentored by L’Oréal leaders;
- Participated in case studies, hackathons or business competitions.
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
L’Oréal For Youth creates real professional opportunities for people under 30
Young people have been affected by the socio-economic crisis after the pandemic and youth unemployment is one of the largest concerns for Gen Z. Companies, like L’Oréal, have an important role to play, so every year we commit to creating 25,000 professional opportunities to youth all over the world.
Over 25,000 professional opportunities created for people under 30 in 2023
This includes young people being developed through::
- Internship programs;
- Apprenticeship programs;
- Management Trainee L’Oréal SeedZ program;
- VIE positions;.
- Other work-based learning opportunities.
PARTNER & INFLUENCE
L’Oréal For Youth is part of a global movement to support employability of people under 30
L’Oreal For Youth is designed to inspire a global movement and encourage other companies, NGOs and governments to partner with L’Oréal for Youth.
Partnering allows us have a bigger impact and reach more diverse people in every market with our actions.
THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH
In 2021, L'Oréal became a founding member of the most powerful program for Youth: The GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH launched by NESTLE in 2014. This leading global movement has been actively working and partnering with governments, foundations, youth organizations, academia and the private sector to overcome youth unemployment.
L’Oréal has also joined the board of GAN Global, an alliance that connects business, governments and international organisations to promote work-based learning in order to contribute on the employability of younger generations.
Check out the latest stories shared by our #LOrealforyouth beneficiaries
“WHEN THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WE”
To become a reference for youth employability in every single market, we need to meet the local needs of communities we support. L’Oréal For Youth reaches young people worldwide with a unique approach and we have captured some of the stories shared by our beneficiaries across the world.
DISCOVER THEIR STORIES