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Sam SparrowTask Squad at vInspired
@tasksquadhq@SamRSparrow
tasksquadhq.com
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!