Sam SparrowTask Squad at vInspired

@tasksquadhq@SamRSparrow

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Youth unemployment is still an issue

Can online platforms help solve it?

Young people reject the 9-5

• Just 52% of young people want a traditional job working for an employer

• 27% would rather set up their own business

• 17% want to create a portfolio career

Young people are already making money online!

• 38% have done so by selling things on eBay.

• Others have made things to sell on websites such as Etsy

• Some make money via blogging

• Services such as online market research feature

But employers can’t access the Beta Generation

• Young people have stopped using traditional temping agencies (just 21%)

• Young people are tired of endless application forms with little response

• Employers want access to this talent pool, but can’t reach them!

Introducing Task Squad – a solution

• Connects employers looking to get stuff done with our community of young people who are eager to get into the paid job market

• It is connected to vInspired.com – where we have a community of over 100,000 young volunteers who are high quality, trusted and incredibly motivated

Why does it work for “Beta Gen”?

• Uses key skills gained through volunteering

• It’s flexible, fast and all done via mobile

• They have a choice over the work they do

• Crucially, it’s paid

Why does it work for employers?

• Gives business access to pool of proven & motivated workers

• It’s flexible, fast and we manage payroll

• Allows businesses to hire staff quickly in periods of growth

• Crucially, cost effective

Can an online platform fuel youth employment?

• We’ve delivered 2,000 hours of work to young people pre-launch

• Over £8,000 has been paid

• Young people are gaining permanent work

• Employers are coming back for more!