Beauty program to help young talent shine

L'Oréal China, in collaboration with emlyon business school and Teach For China (TFC), launched the Beauty for Youth Program in Shanghai on Thursday. The initiative seeks to equip TFC teachers with enhanced professional skills and provide them with opportunities for learning, development, and employment.

As a key event of the program, 31 youths from TFC have been invited to L'Oréal China's Shanghai office from Friday to Saturday for a two-day immersive experience focused on exploring beauty tech in L'Oréal.

Launched in 2008, the TFC recruits individuals committed to two years of full-time teaching in underprivileged areas across China. The NGO aims to bridge educational gaps by offering quality education opportunities and cultivating young leaders with strong social responsibility and innovative spirits.

According to Liao Qinan, president of the TFC, more than 90 percent of TFC teachers are recent graduates dedicating two years to providing valuable educational resources to rural areas. However, they often lack access to real work environments and career resources during their volunteer service, posing a shared concern for their post-volunteer career development.

To address this challenge, the Beauty for Youth Program will empower volunteer teachers through online classrooms, youth pioneer summer camps, and employment development to equip teaching professionals with essential workplace skills and enhance their core competencies for future employment.

Moreover, the program collaborates with L'Oréal China's information technology and sustainable development team to donate 200 laptops and 50 tablets to TFC, aiding more youths in acquiring relevant skills through technological empowerment.