EURIBOR: Promoting sustainable actions for empowerment of vulnerable groups of youth women

Project facts

Lead project partner:
Formac Limited Company limited joint-stock partnership(PL)
Project Number:
RF-YOUTH-0034
Status:
Completed
Final project cost:
€1,176,555
Beneficiary partners:
Agency for Regional and Economic Development(BG)
Harmony of Life Foundation(PL)
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools - La Salle Andalusia(ES)
PCO - Vocational Center Obala(SI)
REATTIVA - Regione Europa Attiva(IT)
Expertise partners:
Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft gGmbH(DE)
ÖJAB(AT)

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Description

The project “EURIBOR: Promoting sustainable actions for empowerment of vulnerable groups of youth women” is addressed to women 24-29 years old, not in employment, education or training, who are in a vulnerable position. Through transnational and regional cooperation of project partners with relevant local stakeholders, employability programmes and on-the-job training, and online courses supplemented with mentoring, EURIBOR’s goal is to improve the employment situation of young women and increase the number of women experiencing social inclusion. EURIBOR will reach 380 women from targeted regions in Bulgaria, Italy, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Spain.
Since the project''s start, a work methodology of the Project Mobile Team has been developed. The partners took also part in a study visit in Dresden, with the German expertise partner. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss country reports, exchange good practices and discuss their possible application in specific countries. Partners had the opportunity to listen to the lectures delivered by the invited guests from ZEFAS (Center for Skilled Workers and Good Work) on the topic: “Recruitment and Integration of Women of International Origin in Saxony" as well as: “The role and methods of operation of ZEFA (cooperation with chambers, associations, institutions and the Federal Employment Agency).” A trip to the headquarters of AWO Familienzentrum Altpieschen was also organized. After these preliminary events and actions, we feel well prepared and ready to help our dedicated group of women through EURIBOR intervention!

Summary of project results

The project was needed due to the difficult situation and the risk of social exclusion of young women who struggle with various problems and barriers blocking their participation in social and professional life.

The aim of the project was to support NEET women in returning to education, training and work, but also to support them in overcoming various types of barriers and building their self-confidence and motivation.

The groups recruited to participate in the project  received comprehensive support: diagnosis of needs, psychological, legal and career counseling, therapy, mentoring and then training, apprenticeships, internships and finally employment or creation (under the supervision of mentors) of their own workplace i.e. starting a business.

Indicators achieved:

The total number of recruited participants was 255

- Number of beneficiaries of the services provided [ NEETs /target group participating in integration activities (e.g. training and learning at work) 201

- Number of women who found work 51

- Number of NEET youth/target group starting their own business 18

 Project results:

- Increased transnational cooperation in labor market issues - cooperation is continued, we are implementing further joint projects, and patterns/procedures for working with beneficiaries have been developed, we are still exchanging experiences and good practices,

- Improving the employment situation of NEET youth/target group 255 women were activated, of which 201 improved their qualifications and strengthened or acquired new skills, 51 found a job and 18 will run their own business. In the future, the activation of all women will probably result in further education or employment.

-Increased number of NEET youth/target group experiencing social inclusion - integration activities, counseling, psychological advice resulted in the group supported by the project experiencing social inclusion.

As part of the project, a common methodology for the work of mobile teams was developed and a beneficiary profile for all partners. The e-learning platform, an international online job fair, and a publication about the professions of the future were delivered

 

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