AT A GLANCE
Italy holds a sad record in Europe, ranking first in Europe for the number of NEETs (not in employment, education or training) most of whom are women.
ASPIRA! wants to support young NEETs (18-34 years old) in their social, professional and psychological empowerment through a synergy between not-for-profit entities, companies and public administration of Alto Vicentino area.
The first phase focuses on raising awareness among stakeholders in the territory, and it features vocational training activities for the NEETs, individual mentoring and group coaching. ALDA Italia will also organise workshops on soft skills. ASPIRA will involve 12/15 NEETs and these activities are divided into three actions: vocational counselling, social inclusion and psychological support.
The second phase aims at creating a toolkit with good practices emerged during the project on how to work with NEETs, after 6 meetings with all the partners and stakeholders of the area.
OBJECTIVES
- Strengthen the autonomy of NEETs, both as individuals and as community.
- Promote participation and involvement of NEETs.
- Create a network of support for NEETs among not-for-profit sector, private sector and public administration.
