More and more young people have a problem with finding a job and often the main problem for employment is the lack of practical experience. The “Education to employment” program that we are implementing is here to help young people gain their first practical experience and to make it easier for them to find a job. The project “Education to employment” is a partnership project of the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Serbia.
In order to help young people learn the skills they need, the program has formed a network of partner organizations at the level of Serbia in: Kruševac, Pirot, Knjaževac, Novi Pazar, Kragujevac and from now on in Niš.
On-the-job training
On-the-job training is an ideal opportunity for young people to acquire the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for, thus providing young people with a chance to find work faster and gain economic independence. Our trainings are effective because they are carried out directly in companies, in real conditions, at potential employers with the constant support of trained mentors who are there to make your first practical experience emotionally positive for both of you.
Career counseling
Career guidance and counseling is always a relevant and important area for the individual and society and represents a link between the world of work and the world of education. Young people often face challenges related to the choice of school and profession, as well as fears related to the changing labor market. Through career counseling, it is easier for young people to choose a faculty and profession, and it is ensured that the needs of employers are aligned with the interests and abilities of young people. The main users of career guidance services are pupils, students, the unemployed and employers.
Within the project “Education to employment” and Gateway Solutions AG from Switzerland, two tools were developed (Basic Check – an instrument for assessing abilities and aptitudes, and career quiz WayFi) which, in addition to the other tools we use, represent a significant relief for young people in career planning and making career decisions.
Job info center Nis
In the coming period, it is planned to open a Job info center in Niš, as part of the “Knowledge to Work” program. The key role of the Job Info Center is to help young people in the sphere of information and in the development of skills that will be important to them in terms of employment. Within the Job info center, an innovative career counseling model will be implemented at the local level, in which the competencies of young people will be assessed and through which young people will be connected with local companies.
The services of the Niš Job Info Center will be intended for: pupils and students, unemployed persons, as well as employers.
The Job Info Center provides pupils and students with:
Informing about the possibilities of further education and training,
Information about occupations and professions,
Information about scholarships, award contests and trips,
Help with applying to various programs,
Students’ conversation with employers who help them better understand the business world of different companies,
The possibility of joining internships with employers.
Unemployed persons are provided with:
The possibility of involvement in internships and training at the workplace
Connecting with potential employers
Information about occupations and professions, employers and current vacancies
Individual counseling when making decisions relevant to career development
Workshops on CV writing, motivational and cover letter preparation
Preparation for the first meeting with the employer, interview simulation
Workshops for active job search
It offers employers:
Professional assistance in the recruitment and selection of candidates
Connecting with potential job candidates
Support and assistance in the analysis of occupations and the analysis of required competencies for the performance of a specific job – creation of occupational profiles and competency profiles
Support and assistance in the development of curriculum and training programs for the required occupations
Support in the organization of workplace training