1st Transnational Project Meeting
NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: perspectives and youth empowerment
The first Transnational meeting in presence is realised in Faenza (Italy) in March. It is a 4-day meeting, including travel and involves all partners.
Each sending partner participates with 5 people, 1 or 2 project referents, 1 expert and 2 or 3 young people. The hosting partner involves at least 130 people, among youngsters, students, associations dealing with youth and EU policies, representatives of local authorities and schools.
The transnational event includes 3 main activities:
- a Thematic workshop led by an Expert identified by Faenza (hosting organization) on the legislation and situation of labor market and youth, with a focus on NEET, aiming at drawing a global framework by illustrating EU and Partners legislation on this specific topic
- a Thematic talk involving all participants to discuss on the real status and perception of job opportunities, NEET and youth employment in each Partner’s country in order to highlight the level of criticality
- Round-table meetings involving young people in order to generate a discussion on the main topic and suggest possible solutions to improve the present situation (at least 3 youngsters from the sending organizations and 60 from the hosting organization)
LOCAL EVENTS
P2 Boleslawiec - GMINA MIEJSKA BOLESLAWIEC - Poland
Young people on the job market
Young people on the job market
During the workshops held at the 1st General Secondary School in Bolesławiec as part of local activities related to the implementation of the project "NEXT - young NEET's shaping expectations for the future of Europe", third-grade youth analyzed both the challenges they will soon face and the opportunities they face.
On May 27 and June 3 and 7, young people discussed the competences of the future, planned their household budget, researched job offers and rental housing offers, prepared for recruitment interviews, took part in simulations of such meetings, thought about their own businesses, looked for ideas, learned how to write applications for funding for their activities, and all this under the watchful eye of the teacher and invited guests: Ms. Dorota Chrzanowska - Florków, Ms. Małgorzata Słonecka - Secretary of the City of Bolesławiec and Ms. Karolina Jankowska - Head of the Professional Activation Center.
During the three intensive days, a number of issues were discussed important issues that affect the employment of young people and their professional development. Workshop participants and our experts shared their experiences, observations and proposed solutions. Thank you for this creative time.
P3 DPIP - DAUGAVPILS PILSETAS IZGLITIBAS PARVALDE - Latvia
NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT:
perspectives and youth empowerment
The practical workshop took place at the municipal vocational high school, where 16- to 17-year-old students showcased their skills, explored, and discussed what will be needed in the future. Career planning is essential for addressing future employment issues, relevant to every young person. The workshop was led by a social sciences teacher. The students were also introduced to the project, its goals, tasks, and planned mobility activities. A competition was also held within the municipality to select potential participants—young people who will participate in the mobility activities.
On April 18 of this year, an event titled 'Me in the World!' was held at Daugavpils Saskaņas Elementary School, organized by the Daugavpils City Youth Center 'Jaunība' in collaboration with the Daugavpils City Department of Education as part of the project 'Next – Young People Must Build Hope for Europe’s Future.' Project participants Nikola Kursīte (Daugavpils Technology High School-Lyceum) and Emīlija Sarkane (Daugavpils State Gymnasium) were also involved in implementing the activities. The event included representatives from the student councils of Daugavpils Saskaņas Elementary School, J. Rainis Daugavpils 6th Elementary School, Daugavpils Vienības Elementary School, and Daugavpils Stropi Elementary School-Development Center. The goal of the event was to raise awareness of the most in-demand skills in the 21st-century job market, encouraging youth civic engagement, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In groups, students completed various tasks that explored the most sought-after skills in the job market, where and how to express them, and how to develop and improve them during school years. Students concluded that continuous development and improvement are necessary—both in school and outside of it—by organizing events, participating in student council work, enhancing their abilities and skills through extracurricular education, and demonstrating their knowledge in the learning process.
P4 Byala - OBSHTINA BYALA (VARNA) - Bulgaria
NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT:
perspectives and youth empowerment
In Crea center in Byala was organized a meeting
and workshop for the project "NEXT: Young NEEts
shaping Expectations for The Future of Europe"
focused on the topic "NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT:
perspectives and youth empowerment." Students from the
local high school attended the event and actively participated
in discussions on the challenges faced by young people who
are not in education, employment, or training (NEETs), as well
as in exploring opportunities to increase their motivation and
potential for realization.
THEME 2 - Local activitiy - Thematic Talk|Workshop|Parlament
P5 MUN. LOUSADA - MUNICIPIO DE LOUSADA - Portugal
THEME 1 - Local activitiy - Thematic Talk|Workshop|Parlament
As part of the ‘NEXT: Young NEEts shaping Expectations for The Future of Europe’ project, the Municipality of Lousada held a talk on Commerce in the Municipality of Lousada, aimed primarily at students on the Commerce Technician courses at Lousada Secondary School.
They discussed the importance of commerce for the local economy, the business opportunities that exist in the municipality of Lousada, the relevance of knowledge about marketing, sales techniques and customer service, as well as the need to develop entrepreneurial skills.
As a way of making young people aware of entrepreneurship and guiding them in their career choices, the Municipality of Lousada organised the Active Holidays activity. This activity, aimed at secondary school students, gave young people the opportunity to practise a profession for a week.
República dos Jovens is a project under development at Agrupamento de Escolas Lousada Oeste, which includes Council meetings, Assemblies, Plenaries, among other structural and nuclear actions in guiding and directing autonomy and will, as well as managing conflicts and the interests of the school community.
The May session debated the topic of young people and the labour market, following the actions carried out as part of the ‘NEXT: Young NEEts shaping Expectations for The Future of Europe’ project.
P6 Malta Crafts F.- THE MALTA CRAFTS FOUNDATION – Malta
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MCF at MCAST
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European Artistic Crafts Days 2024
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World Creativity and Innovation Week
Kicking off its local activities within the context of its participation in the “NEXT – Young NEETs shaping EXpectations for The future of Europe” project, the Malta Crafts Foundation visited the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts in Mosta and met with students following the journalism course. After an overview of the Foundation’s initiatives to promote and support the artisan sector, students were briefed about the various opportunities that the sector offers for those who are interesting in pursuing a creative career.
Within the context of Malta’s second participation in the European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD), various artisans around the Maltese islands held workshops open to the general public, especially for the younger generations. Under the theme “Little Fingers, Expert Hands”, this year’s European Artistic Crafts Days (EACD) aim to encourage the general public – especially the younger generations – to participate in workshops with local artisans, thereby helping them to try their hand at the craft and possibly enticing them to explore the various opportunities within the artisan sector. During some of the workshops, the Malta Crafts Foundation also took the opportunity to speak to participants about its participation in the “NEXT – Young NEETs shaping EXpectations for The future of Europe” project, highlighting opportunities within the artisan sector that youths can avail themselves of.
Within the context of World Creativity and Innovation Week, during these days the Malta Crafts Foundation welcomed students from Stella Maris College in Gżira; St Benedict College, Helen Keller Resource Centre in Qrendi; and St Ignatius College, Ħandaq Middle School in Qormi, who got a little creative by participating in pottery workshops held at the Ta’ Qali Artisan Village. Students from the St Ignatius College, Ħandaq Middle School in Qormi – which has now been renamed the St Ignatius College, Prof. Edward de Bono, Tal-Ħandaq Middle School in memory of the late Maltese physician who came up with the term “lateral thinking” and the concept of the “Six Thinking Hats” – took part in a creative workshop held in collaboration between the Malta Crafts Foundation and the Edward Debono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation within the University of Malta. During the session, the director of the Institute Dr Margaret Mangion briefed students about the SCAMPER creative thinking tool, which helps its users to structure their thinking in a way that facilitates coming up with innovative product solutions. To give them some practice using the tool the students were introduced to a local weaver, Antoine Vella, who explained the process of weaving and the carpets he makes, even allowing the students to try their hands at the loom. They were then asked to use the SCAMPER tool to come up with new product ideas for the weaver. While at the school, the Malta Crafts Foundation also took the opportunity to speak to students about its participation in the “NEXT – Young NEETs shaping EXpectations for The future of Europe” project, highlighting opportunities within the artisan sector that youths can avail themselves of.
P7 LIMASSOL MUNICIPALITY – Cyprus
NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: perspectives and youth empowerment
We combined the 2 topics for these events. Our YM, Vasilissa Georgoulopoulou, presented on 23 of September to 26 students, aged 18-24, at Cyprus University. Additionally, our YMs, Georgia Christofi and Petros Rousos, presented on 24 of September at a Youth Café with 24 local young participants aged 18-30. Youth Discussions on Key Issues in Cyprus – More to Come!
As part of the European project NEXT, our Young Managers—Vasilissa Georgoulopoulou, Georgia Christofi, and Petros Rousos—had the privilege of engaging with peers in Limassol and Nicosia on the 23rd and 24th of September.
The discussions focused on two critical topics: NEET and Youth Employment: Exploring perspectives and empowering young people for a brighter future. Gender (In)equality: Raising awareness and addressing social challenges for a more inclusive society.
Through open dialogue and meaningful exchanges, these conversations aimed to foster awareness, collaboration, and innovative ideas to tackle these pressing issues. Stay tuned—more meetings are on the way, covering additional key topics that impact our youth and society! Let’s keep the momentum going for positive change!
P8 Schwäbisch - STADT SCHWABISCH GMUND– Germany
NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: perspectives and youth empowerment
THEME 1 (NEET AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: perspectives and youth empowerment) - Local activitiy