The bridge that connects shipping students to Shipping

The bridge that connects shipping students to Shipping Companies 85 Vouliagmeni Ave. , City Plaza, Office 310, Glyfada 16674, Athens, Greece Website: : www. project-connect. gr 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

50. 3 % rate unemployed youth (Eurostat May 2016) In 2016, Greece has more than: 350 shipping freshmen 200 to graduate shipping 3000 shipping students in total 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Our Mission to be the bridge that connects shipping students to the Shipping Community Enhancing chances for job placement 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

“Vision without action is just a dream, action without vision just passes the time, and vision with action can change the world. ” Nelson Mandela 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

PROJECT CONNECT Fills gaps with prompt solutions *Always improving our systems & processes 2016

Central Hub for Shipping Presenting pre-screened CANDIDATES 1 Sourcing internships by encouraging EMPLOYERS 2 4 Supporting parallel initiatives Supporting meritocracy PROJECT CONNECT Matchmaking 3 5 Collaborating with SCHOOLS on Work -Study programs Presenting Self-Help seminars & work-shops Offering info & direction Creating opportunities using its vast network 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

PROJECT CONNECT FUNCTIONS add value to Candidates: nurturing interview & soft-skills, CV editing Companies: sidelining with RECRUITERS & HR MANAGERS Educational Institutions: supporting EDUCATORS & TRAINERS To help achieve what matters in shipping… dedicated, result-oriented personnel 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Our screening criteria • Mind-set • Work ethic (work pride) • Academic performance • English & IT literate • Any other previous work from other field 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Office Support Tool-kit Dos & Don’ts Guide Commitment vs Inconsistency Marine Alphabet Punctuality vs Tardiness Responsible vs Irresponsible Discreteness vs Indiscreetness Communicative vs Reserved Politeness vs Rudeness Reliability vs Unreliability Zulu Yankee Alpha Xray Bravo Whiskey Charlie Victor Delta Uniform Echo Tango Foxtrot Sierra Golf Romeo Hotel Quebec India Papa Juliet Oscar Kilo November Lima Mike Tel Message Respect vs Disrespect Dress Code vs Recreational dress Organized vs Unorganized 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Our Programs • Office Visit Program: a first view of Shipping Office operations for 1 month • Internship Program: work-study experience to jump start Shipping careers, 3 -6 months & assessment s On-line CV DATABASE • Sandwich course support Locating vessels for trial experiences 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Easy Internship Process Step 1: Pre-screen interns & place on-line the self-service CV Database Step 2: Intern selection (send short-list of candidates) & Agreement form Step 3: Dept. Tasks Programs & designated supervisor Step 4: The Internship Term Step 5: Performance Appraisal Checklist upon completion of term Step 6: Upload the updated CV with work experience for employment 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Help candidates get unstuck by providing seminars that boost self-awareness, sense of purpose & empowerment Dr. John Kalogerakis, Eugenides Foundation , April 23, 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

THE VARIOUS ACTIONS MEETING THE OLD TIME CLASSIC SHIPOWNER PLACEMENT & FOLLOW UP GRANTING

Assisting Candidates from: • ALBA Graduate Business School • Merchant Marine Academies • Athens University of Economics & Business • New York College • BCA • Plymouth (UK) • Cardiff (UK) • Cass & Henley Business Schools (UK) • ICS • Southampton (UK) • University of Piraeus • University of the Aegean 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

FOUNDER MEMBERS The Shipping Community A. G. Pappadakis & Co. Ltd. Prime Petroleum Services Ariston Navigation Corp. Seaven Group Dianik Shipmanagement Tsakos Group of Companies Grace Trading Corp Tsavliris Salvage Group Nautilus Offshore Services Ulysses Systems Phoenix Shipping & Trading SA 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making XRTC Ltd.

Ambassadors & Supporters from 2012 -2016 • All About Shipping • Elnavi • Alibra Shipping Ltd. • Future Care • Georgia Post • Athens Views • Gulf Marine & Industrial Supplies • Atlas Maritime Ltd • Hellenic Hull Management/The American • Dalex Shipping Co S. A. • Dynamarine • GAC Hellas Club • JMK Ltd • Maritimes. gr 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

Results so far… happy young people over 150 candidates linked to our Shipping network PLACEMENT SUCCESS RATE INTERNSHIPS 44. 6% ENTRY LEVELS 37. 5% PROFESSIONALS 14. 3% TOTAL 37. 66% 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

WHO WE ARE Board of Directors: • Irene Notias Founder & Chairwoman • Helen Economopoulou Co-Chairwoman • Katia Galouka Co-Chairwoman • Chryssa Voulgaris Treasurer • Effie Kotika Secretary & Events Coordinator • George Tsavliris Honorary Chairman • Nicky Pappadakis Lifetime Member Contributors & Presenters: • Dr. John Kalogerakis Business Trainer • Efharis Perpinia HR Executive • Dina Capnissis Executive Assistant & Trainer • Panos Sotiropoulos HR Executive 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making

We believe in a changing-for-the-better Greece, by sustaining one of its top resources’ success story, the Shipping Industry, through shaping & grooming its young professionals in-the-making Share the vision? Be a member 2016 © All Rights Reserved. Project Connect - Young Professionals in-the-Making