ReGeneration Information

ReGeneration is the largest and most multi-stakeholder paid placement and training program in Greece, aiming at democratizing the opportunity for post-academic training and professional development of young graduates in Greece. As a nonprofit, ReGeneration’s founding supporters are Coca-Cola and The Hellenic Initiative, while in the past it has also been supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Founded by Global Shapers Athens Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, ReGeneration aims to: - Boost youth employability by incubating opportunities for graduates and young professionals to thrive, regardless of background, gender, disability, or social class - Fight youth unemployment and brain drain by serving as a cross-sector ecosystem for personal and professional development, vocational training, and entry-level jobs - Bridge the skills gap by enabling multi-stakeholder innovation platforms and highly personalized learning opportunities across education-to-employment pathways - Drive Greece's digital workplace transformation by serving as a knowledge transfer center on the Future of Work and by leading impact-oriented initiatives among universities, companies, government entities, civil society, and individuals IMPACT TO DATE 🔹4.000+ hirings 🔹2.000+ companies 🔹1.5 placements per 4 working hours 🔹90.5% contract extension (beyond the initial 6 months) 🔹850.000 hours of training (soft and hard skills) 🔹445.000 hours of of re/upskilling via ReGeneration Academy 🔹275.000 hours of training via online training platforms (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, etc.) 🔹19.000 hours of community service 🔹30+ million euros in salaries to candidates hired through ReGeneration 🔹17 national awards 🔹110+ completed academies 🔹50-50% women to men ratio