During a recent YouthStart Certification Day, we had the opportunity to speak with Ruth Broekaert, Sustainability Director at Securex. Through its commitment to social impact and employability, Securex actively supports initiatives that empower young people in their personal and professional development.
Als Sustainability Director bij Securex zet Ruth zich actief in voor duurzame initiatieven met een sterke focus op sociale impact. Via de Securex Foundation investeert het bedrijf in organisaties die jongeren kansen geven om te groeien, hun talenten te ontwikkelen en sterker in het leven te staan.
A Shared Vision of Growth and Opportunity
For Securex, the mission of YouthStart aligns perfectly with its commitment to social responsibility. Giving young people new perspectives, helping them build confidence, and supporting them in shaping their future are values that fit naturally within Securex’s sustainability strategy.
According to Ruth, investing in young people has never been more important.
By supporting young people in their development and providing opportunities to explore their talents, we are not only investing in their future but also contributing to a stronger and more inclusive society.
Empowering Young People Through Essential Skills
During our conversation, it became clear how important personal skills have become in today’s world, both professionally and personally.
Self-confidence, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are key competencies that will help young people navigate their future successfully.
YouthStart helps participants develop these skills in a practical and engaging way. Through entrepreneurship, presentations, teamwork, and taking initiative, young people learn by doing and gain the confidence to step outside their comfort zone.
An Inspiring Certification Day
The Certification Day gave Ruth the opportunity to discover the young participants’ business ideas firsthand and witness their growth throughout the programme.
What stood out most was their creativity, courage, and determination. The young people presented their projects with pride, conviction, and enthusiasm, clearly demonstrating how much they had grown during their YouthStart journey.
Moments like these perfectly illustrate the transformative impact of the programme.
Building Social Impact Together
For Securex, partnerships between businesses and organisations such as YouthStart are essential to creating meaningful and lasting social impact.
By supporting young people in employability, entrepreneurship, and personal development, Securex contributes to a society where every young person has the opportunity to learn, grow, and take ownership of their future.
“By giving young people opportunities to develop their talents and find their place in society, we are not only investing in their future, but also in a stronger society as a whole.”
This local engagement and tangible impact are what make the partnership between Securex and YouthStart so valuable.
A Future Full of Opportunities
YouthStart and Securex share the same belief: every young person deserves opportunities, trust, and guidance to unlock their full potential.
Thanks to the support of committed partners like Securex, young people can develop new skills, discover their strengths, and most importantly, believe in themselves and their future again.
Together, we continue building a future where every young person has the chance to grow, thrive, and succeed.
”Impact. Growth. Future-Focused.
