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In the professional structure of the unemployed, the most numerous group continues to be that of persons with no qualification and specialty - for June 2022 for Blagoevgrad district it is 61.6% among persons up to 29 years of age. For Bansko municipality unemployment is at a lower level (5.78%), but the problem of the unskilled unemployed persists. One of the identified problems on the territory is the high level of the unemployed with no professional experience and qualifications. All this shows that the reintegration of long-term unemployed and unskilled persons into employment remains an important task. Goals: 1. Activation of the inactive unemployed 2. Stimulating employment and increasing the competitiveness of local enterprises 3. Trainings for the unemployed to meet the demands of local employers, to develop skills such as presentation skills, CV and cover letter writing, improving digital skills. Main target group: unemployed and inactive persons with address registration in Bansko municipality: 3 people who will be appointed under PSA1; 10 persons who will undergo training under PSA4. Secondary target group: 3 employees of the organization that will administer the project, other 3 persons related to the implementation of project activities. Main activities: 1. Project management, information and publicity about the project; 2. Selection of people under PSA1; 3. Employment of unemployed and inactive people and provision of employment for a period of 12 months; 4. Provision of equipment for the new jobs and training of employees; 5. Selection of persons under PSA4; 6. Professional training: course 1-ICT skills; 7. Training for key competences: course 2-Entrepreneurship.
Summary of project results
From the professional point of view, the most numerous group of unemployed continues to be that of persons with no qualifications or specialization. Аmong the identified problems in the municipality is the high level of unemployed with no professional experience or qualifications. This shows that reintegration of long-term unemployed and unskilled people into employment remains аn important task, and the inclusion of this resource in the local есоnomу will develop the local employment and generate added value.
Three people from the target group (unemployed and inactive people from Bansko municipality) were selected and employed for a period of 12 months. Equipment was purchased and 3 new workplaces were set up. Training was provided to the 3 new employees to improve their skills and use them in their work. 10 people were selected from the target group to take part in trainings to increase qualifications and skills. Professional training for ICT skills was provided to 10 people. Training for the acquisition of entrepreneurship skills was provided to 10 people.
Three new workplaces were created, which were equipped with newly purchased equipment. Three unemployed people from the target group were selected and employed. These newly appointed employees successfully completed training to improve their knowledge and skills, and increase their qualifications. Ten unemployed persons from the target group were selected to undergo the training provided under the project. Two trainings were provided (for digital skills professional qualification and entrepreneurship competence), in which 10 unemployed people participated. Through the realization of the project activities, the goals of activating persons from the target group, their acquisition of the necessary additional knowledge, skills, qualification and competences for better employment opportunities and realization on the labor market, were achieved.