It is the result of a successful partnership between the company and the university, aimed at developing young talents
The Coca-Cola Hellenic Shared Services Center (SSC) has officially opened a new shared space for the exchange of ideas and collaboration at the University of National and World Economy (UNWS). It is located on the ground floor of the university and is designed to support a good learning environment and provide students with a place to rest between lectures and university activities, as well as for collaborative and individual work.
With a design resembling a train compartment, the modern space leaves a feeling of travel, inspired by the idea of continuous development and learning, and is fast becoming a favorite among students. The project was implemented with the active participation of the Interuniversity Center for Career Development (ICDC) of UNSS and digital agency Stellary.
The rector of UNSS Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov noted that the new shared space is another proof of the excellent partnership relations with the company, whose focus of activity is financial, accounting and HR services in all 29 markets on 3 continents in which Coca-Cola operates. HBK car. The cooperation between the Center for Shared Services and the university dates back 4 years and during that time it has been expressed in numerous initiatives to support students and high school students. These include: a joint business academy, a student finance competition Business Case Challenge and national finance competitions for high school students, which aim to create a valuable and sustainable connection between students and the company.
“Such initiatives enable young people to acquire valuable skills relevant to business requirements, to have adequate programs and multiple perspectives during their studies and subsequently when they need to be realized. This enables them to make an informed choice in deciding which direction to take.” shared Silvia Ivanova, Manager “People and Culture” at Coca-Cola Hellenic BSO.
Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, vice-rector for institutional and business cooperation and student policies of UNSS, also expressed her pleasure to participate in the opening of the new shared corner. She thanked the company for the noble gesture and noted that the space was immediately recognized by students and is already one of the most visited in the university.
The Coca-Cola system in Bulgaria strives to contribute to positive change in society by promoting inclusion, diversity and economic development. It supports the personal and professional development of young people through a number of activities, including its Youth Empowered program. Thanks to 460 specialists, more than 29,000 young people have undergone training for a successful career start since the start of the initiative in 2017 until today.