Youth Employment Skills
KA210 Youth Project
Summary of the Project
The aim is to encourage young people with limited opportunities to access quality information for the improvement of missing basic professional skills and competencies during the transition from youth to the work environment, promoting youth employment. The objectives of the project are: to positively impact the employability of young people with limited opportunities who lack soft and digital skills for employment and to provide materials for our organizations, youth workers and youth centers.
Kick off Meeting in Riga
The meeting took place in Riga, Latvia on 21st & 22nd of September 2024 with the representatives of our partner organization "Zinātnes un inovāciju parks".
After an overview of the project, we shared our visions and goals, creating a comprehensive plan for the implementation of project's activities, strengthening alliances between the organizations and setting the stage for a successful and impactful project.
1st Transnational Meeting in Latvia
Our team had an incredible journey from 20th to 24th March 2025 in Liepāja and Rīga, where it exchanged insights, explored new ideas, and strengthened collaborations to tackle youth unemployment along with our partner ZIP.
🔎 Key Takeaways from Our Visit:
✔️ Valuable discussions with organizations on hiring young professionals
✔️ Company visits to explore internship and employment opportunities
✔️ Research and insights gathered for The Skills Guide
✔️ Engaging conversations on challenges and success stories in youth employment
2nd Transnational Meeting in Greece
Our team welcomed our partners from ZIP Latvia to Greece from May 22nd to 24th, 2025, for an inspiring transnational meeting in Athens and Larissa! Together, we delved into real-world employment pathways, visited local companies, and strengthened our joint mission to empower youth.
🔎 Key Highlights from the Visit:
✔️ Agricultural field tours and local café-restaurant visits in Larissa to explore opportunities in the food and farming sector
✔️ Meetings with hotels, tourism companies, and a hair salon in Athens to discuss soft skills and youth integration into service industries
✔️ Cultural activities, including a memorable walk through the Acropolis and a visit to the Acropolis Museum
✔️ Productive discussions on the progress of The Skills Guide
✔️ Joint planning of the first youth training workshop, set to take place in Rīga this September
The Skills Guide
The Skills Guide, developed as part of YES project, is designed to directly address the challenges faced by young people aged 25–35 in entering the labour market, including economic, geographic, educational, and migration barriers. The guide is based on extensive qualitative and quantitative data collected from both employers and young job seekers. Employers highlighted the specific skills required for successful employment, while young people shared the obstacles they encounter when applying for internships or job positions.
The guide is structured into three main sections:
✔️CV, Motivation Letter, and Interview Preparation
✔️Soft Skills development
✔️Digital Skills and AI literacy
By offering practical strategies and accessible resources, the Youth Employment Skills Guide empowers young people to present their skills effectively, build confidence, and prepare for meaningful career opportunities in today’s evolving job market.
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