The Roscongress Foundation signed trilateral agreements on strategic cooperation with St. Petersburg State University, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and TALENTI on the 25th anniversary of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The documents were signed by Alexander Stuglev, Chairman and CEO of the Roscongress Foundation, Elena Chernova, First Vice Rector of St. Petersburg State University, Ivan Lobanov, Rector of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, and Marina Buntova, CEO of TALENTI.
All parties intend to join forces in implementing state policy aimed at improving the socio-economic sector, creating conditions meant to assist students and young professionals in professional orientation and successful employment. Equally important goals include socialization and adaptation of children and teenagers in difficult situations, as well as assistance in developing inclusive areas and popularization of volunteerism ideas. The signing parties are committed to resolving other issues related to achieving national goals that improve the quality of life in the Russian Federation.
«Our organizations are united by desire to invest efforts and resources in the solution of social and economic problems of our country. The agreements that were signed today create future opportunities — opportunities that will appear for young people, people with disabilities, those who are in difficult life situations, as well as those who need help and support. These agreements will be a great example and a springboard for developing cooperation between the government, universities, development institutions, as well as the commercial and non-profit sectors in order to meet current challenges in the social sphere,» said Alexander Stuglev, Chairman and CEO of the Roscongress Foundation.
The basis for cooperation are the projects of the Roscongress Foundation entitled School Friend and RC-Skills. School Friend is aimed at assisting in the socialization and adaptation of children and teenagers in difficult life situations. RC-Skills assists persons with disabilities with social and practical adaptation and help young people to determine their professional sphere and employment.
In addition, the agreements provide for cooperation between the parties in conducting joint internships, theoretical classes and training seminars for young people, including using ‘Country’s Potential’ digital platform.
«In life, you have to put a lot of effort to figure out what you want and what you are capable of. Our task is to open up new horizons of opportunity, to offer a tangible prospect of personal and professional development to each young person. ‘Country’s Potential’ is a unique intellectual platform that provides career guidance and testing. It helps the employment of young people and further leads them up the career ladder. Time itself shows that we must respond to the challenges facing Russia boldly and decisively, with action and creativity. We must help every young compatriot get a decent, desirable job and realize his or her personal and professional potential for the benefit of the country,» emphasized Marina Buntova, CEO of TALENTI.
Under the agreement, the Roscongress Foundation will be involved in forming a database of the main beneficiaries of the projects, organizing classes and events held as part of these joint projects. It commits to develop and implement educational programmes aimed at improving the competence of representatives of the student community in matters of interaction with children and adolescents. It is also planned to analyze the effectiveness of these activities, conduct primary diagnosis of the mental and emotional state of the participants of the social projects, make methodological recommendations, and organize educational projects.
Promising young people will be regularly offered internship programmes at the structural divisions of the Roscongress Foundation. The most successful participants of training events will receive assistance in finding employment with the Foundation.
The Roscongress Foundation has been enthusiastically involved in education, socialization, career guidance and employment of schoolchildren, students and young professionals for the last two years. The Foundation’s social initiatives are presented at the 25th anniversary of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that takes place 15–18 June.
