Nestlé Purina Supports Future Generations Through Nestlé Needs You
As part of our commitment to shaping a brighter future, Nestlé is deeply evaluating our workforce and addressing the global challenges that impact generations to come. We recognize the growing need for talented maintenance, electrical technicians, information systems & information technology (IS/IT), and controls personnel and take pride in working towards a solution. Together, we have launched Nestlé Needs You, a transformative career acceleration initiative designed to empower individuals to gain invaluable work experience and enhance their professional development skills. This program reflects our unwavering dedication to training skilled workers and fostering thriving, resilient communities for the future.
Our initiative not only seeks to expand development opportunities within our organization but to also extend the reach of our existing college recruitment efforts and early careers programs. A cornerstone of this initiative is our Management Development Associate Program, which places recent graduates into entry-level management roles to equip young professionals to ascend into a management position at one of our nationwide manufacturing facilities. Participants will have the unique opportunity to work and travel across various factories, gaining diverse experiences in departments such as Accounting, Engineering, IS/IT, Manufacturing Excellence, Production, Supply Chain, Operations, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance.
We are committed to connecting our factory teams with career development opportunities in their communities. By partnering with local technical schools and colleges, we provide apprenticeship programs that combine paid work experience with on-the-job mentorship, empowering associates to further develop their skills.
At our headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, we proudly offer comprehensive, annual internship opportunities for current and recent graduates across several areas of our business, including Engineering, Data Science and Public Relations. Additionally, we are dedicated to strengthening the future veterinary workforce by offering mentorship, training, and educational opportunities to veterinary students and recent graduates through ambassador programs and partnerships with local colleges.
“At Nestlé Purina, we recognize the vital role we can play in the communities we serve. It is both an opportunity and a duty for us to engage actively within these environments,” stated Fabio Letieri, Chief Human Resources Officer for Nestlé Purina. “Our initiatives, including apprenticeship programs and employability initiatives, are tailored to equip local individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, while also nurturing the specific talents that align with our needs at Nestlé Purina.”
The essence of Nestlé Needs You was solidified when Nestlé, alongside Former Swiss Vice President Johann Schneider Amman, proudly announced the signing of a Joint Declaration of Intent with the U.S. Department of Labor, Commerce, and Education in Washington D.C. This Declaration champions vocational and professional education and training, career and technical education, and apprenticeship opportunities, all of which we believe will create a profound impact on our communities.
Together, we are not just building careers; we are nurturing a legacy of growth, empowerment, and togetherness that will resonate for generations to come.
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